World History Mid Term

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With extra food due to farming, people were able to focus on what?

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1. Learning new trades, or jobs.

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What are the four main ancient river valley civilizations?

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Egypt, China, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley (India)

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1. What is the result of specialized jobs in society and what took place after agriculture and society was changing?

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Social classes and a written language developed

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1. What is the Mandate of Heaven?

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Right to rule depends on approval of the gods (China)

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1. Why did ancient civilizations develop along rivers?

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Fresh water and soil were good for farming, water was used for irrigation, rivers provided protection as well for trade around the region and the exchange of ideas.

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1. What is a theocracy?

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Rulers have godly powers and power was in the hands of religious leaders

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1. What are satrapies and who is responsible for setting them up?

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Provinces ruled by governors in the Persian Empire. They were set up by Darius I to strengthen the government authority over many different cultures.

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Legalism

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Ancient Chinese philosophy under the Qin Dynasty. Believed the emperor should have absolute power and used strict laws and harsh punishments.

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1. Reasons for the collapse of Rome and Han?

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Weak economy, high taxes, unemployment, corruption, rich/poor gap, invasions by nomadic tribes

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1. Where did democracy originate? 

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Athens (Greece)