World+History

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 * || Early River Valley Civilizations || Essential Question 2:

How did early peoples organize their societies and build advanced civilizations?

-the earliest civilization in Asia arose in Mesopotamia and organized into city-states -using mathematical knowledge and engineering skills, Egyptians built magnificent monuments to honor dead rulers -the first Indian civilization built well-planned cities on the banks of the Indus River -the early rulers introduced ideas about government and society that shaped Chinese civilization || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || People and Ideas on the Move: Indo-Europeans, Hinduism/Buddhism, Seafaring Traders, Judaism || EQ 3:

How did migration and trade help spread goods and cultural ideas throughout the ancient world?

-Indo-Europeans migrated into Europe, India, and SW Asia and interacted with peoples living there -the beliefs of the Vedic Age developed into Hinduism and Buddhism -trading societies extended the development of civilizations beyond the Fertile Crescent -the Israelites maintained monotheistic religious beliefs that were unique int he ancient world || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || First Age of Empires: Egyptians/Nubians, Assyrians, Persians, China Unites || EQ 4:

How did the first large empires in Africa and Asia develop between 1570BC and 200BC

-two empires along the Nile, Egypt and Nubia, forged commercial, cultural, and political connections -Assyria develooped a military machine and established a well-organized administration -by governing with tolerance and wisdom, the Persians established a well-ordered empire that lasted 200 years -the social disorder of the warring states contributed to the development of three Chinese ethical systems || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Classical Greece || EQ 5:

What impact has ancient Greece had on the modern world?

-the roots of Greek culture are based on interaction of the Mycenaean, Minoan, and Dorian cultures -the growth of city-states in Greece led to the development of several political systems, including democracy -democratic principles and classical culture flourished during Greece's golden age -Alexander the Great conquered Persia and Egypt and extended his empire to the Indus River in NW India -Hellenistic culture, a blend of Greek and other influences, flourished throughout Greece, Egypt, and Asia || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Ancient Rome and Early Christianity || EQ 6:

What impact did the rise and fall of the Roman Empire have on culture, government, and religion?

-the early Romans established a republic, which spread its influence -the creation of the Roman Empire transformed Roman government, society, economy, and culture -Christianity arose in Roman-occupied Judea and spread throughout the Empire -internal problems and invasions spurred the division and decline of the Roman Empire -the Romans developed many ideas and institutions that became fundamental to Western Civilization || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || India and China Establish Empires || EQ 7:

How did India and China establish powerful empires and develop vibrant cultures?

-the Mauryas and the Guptas established empires, but neither unified India permanently -Indian religions, culture, and science evolved and spread to other regions through trade -the Han Dynasty expanded China's borders and developed a system of government that lasted for centuries || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || African Civilizations || EQ 8:

How did ancient African cultures adapt to their harsh environments and establish powerful kingdoms?

-African peoples developed diverse societies as they adapted to varied environmnents -relocation of large numbers of Bantu-speaking people brings cultural diffusion and change to southern Africa -the kingdom of Aksum became an international trading power and adopted Christianity || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || The Americas || EQ 9:

How did early American civilizations influence future societies and cultures?

-the cultures of the first Americans, including social organization, developed in ways similar to other early cultures -the Olmec created the Americas' first civilization, which in turn influenced later civilizations -in the Andes Mountains, various groups created flourishing civilizations || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || The Muslim World || EQ 10:

How did Islam and the achievements of the Muslim world spread between 600 and 1250?

-Muhammad unified the Arab people both politically and through the religion of Islam -in spite of internal conflicts, the Muslims created a huge empire that included lands on three continents -Muslims combined and preserved the traditions of many peoples and also advanced learning in a variety of areas || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Byzantines, Russians, Turks || EQ 11:

What characterized the rise and interaction of Byzantine, Russian, and Turkish civilizations in Central Asia?

-after Rome split, the Eastern Empire, known as Byzantium, flourished for a thousand years -Russia grew our of a blending of Slavic and Byzantine cultures and adopted Eastern Orthodox traditions -Turkish people converted to Islam and founded new empires that would renew Muslim civilization || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Empires in East Asia: Tang/Song China, Mongols, Japan, SE Asia and Korea || EQ 12:

How did the development of kingdoms and empires in East Asia help spread religions, culture, trade, and technological innovations?

-during the Tang and Song dynasties, China experienced an era of prosperity and technological innovation -the Mongols, a nomadic people from the steppe, conquered settled societies across much of Asia -as emperor of China, Kublai Khan encouraged foreign trade -Japanese civilization was shaped by cultural borrowing from China and the rise of feudalism and military rulers -several smaller kingdoms prospered in east and SE Asia, a region culturally influenced by China and India || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || European Middle Ages || EQ 13:

What political and economic systems emerged in Europe during the Middle Ages and how was the Church a unifying force?

-many Germanic kingdoms that succeeded the Roman Empire were reunited under Charlemagne's empire -feudalism, a political and economic system based on land-holding and protective alliances, emerges in Europe -the code of chivalry for knights glorified both combat and romantic love -Church leaders and political leaders competed for power and authority || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Formation of Western Europe || EQ 14:

What religious, economic, and political events led to the development of Western Europe?

-the Catholic Church underwent reform and launched Crusades against the Muslims -the feudal system declined as agriculture, trade, finance, towns, and universities developed -as the kingdoms of England and France began to develop into nations, certain democratic traditions evolved -in the 1300s, Europe was torn apart by religious strife, the bubonic plague, and the Hundred Years' War || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Societies and Empires of Africa || EQ 15:

How did early African societies develop from hunting-gathering groups into empires?

-North and central Africa developed hunting-gathering societies, stateless societies, and Muslim states -West Africa contained several rich and powerful states, including Ghana, Mali, and Songhai -African city-states and empires gained wealth through developing and trading resources || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Connecting Hemispheres: Aztecs, Mayans, Incas || EQ 16:

What empires and peoples existed in the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans?

-complex NA societies were linked to each other through culture and economics -the Maya developed a highly complex civilization based on city-states and elaborate religious practices -through alliances the Aztecs created a powerful empire in Mexico -the Inca built a vast empire supported by taxes, governed by a bureaucracy, and linked by extensive road systems || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || European Renaissance and Reformation || EQ 17:

What new ideas and values led to the Renaissance and the Reformation?

-the Italian Renaissance was a rebirth of learning that produced many great works of art and literature -in the 1400s, the ideas of the Italian Renaissance began to spread to Northern Europe -Martin Luther's protest over abuses in the Catholic Church led to the founding of Protestant churches -as Protestant reformers divided over beliefs, the Catholic Church made reforms || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Muslim World Expands || EQ 18:

What were the causes of the rise and decline of Muslim empires between 1300 and 1700?

-the Ottomans established a Muslim empire that combined many cultures and lasted for more than 600 years -the Safavid Empire produced a ruch and complex blended culture in Persia -the Mughal Empire brought Turks, Persians, and Indians together in a vast empire || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Age of Exploration and Isolation || EQ 19:

What fueled the age of exploration and why did China and japan withdraw into isolation?

-advances in sailing technology enabled Europeans to explore other parts of the world -advances under the Ming and Qing dynasties left China uninterested in European contact -the Tokugawa regime unified Japan and began 250 years of isolation, autocracy, and economic growth || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || The Atlantic World || EQ 20:

What was the impact of European exploration and colonization of the Americas?

-the voyages of Columbus prompted the Spanish to establish colonies in the Americas -several European nations fought for control of North America, and England emerged victorious -to meet their growing labor needs, Europeans enslaved millions of Africans in the Americas -the colonization of the Americas introduced new items into the Eastern and Western hemispheres || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Absolute Monarchy in Europe || EQ 21:

What were the causes and effects of absolute monarchies in Europe from 1500 until 1800?

-during a time of religious and economic instability, Philip II ruled Spain with a strong hand -after a century of war and riots, France was ruled by Louis XIV, the most powerful monarch of his time -after a period of turmoil, absolute monarchs ruled Austria and the Germanic state of Prussia -Peter the Great made many changes in Russia to try to make it more like Western Europe -absolute rulers in England were overthrown, and Parliament gained power || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Enlightenment and Revolution || EQ 22:

What led Enlightenment scientists and thinkers to question old ideas?

-in the mid 1500s, scientists began to question accepted beliefs and make new theories based on experimentation -a revolution in intellectual activity changed Europeans' view of government and society -Enlightenment ideas spread through the Western world and profoundly influenced the arts and government -Enlightenment ideas helped spur the American colonies to shed British rule and create a new nation || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || French Revolution and Napoleon || EQ 23:

What was the impact of the French Revolution, the rise and fall of Napoleon, and the Congress of Vienna?

-economic and social inequalities in the Old Regime helped cause the French Revolution -the revolutionary government of France made reforms but also used terror and violence to retain power -Napoleon Bonaparte, a military genius, seized power in France and made himself emperor -Napoleon's conquests aroused nationalistic feelings across Europe and contributed to his downfall -after exiling Napoleon, European leader at the Congress of Vienna tried to restore order and establish peace || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Nationalist Revolutions in the West || EQ 24:

What great shifts in thinking altered politics and the arts between 1789 and 1900?

-spurred by discontent and Enlightenment ideas, peoples in Latin America fought colonial rule -liberal and nationalist uprisings challenged the old conservative order of Europe -nationalism contributed to the formation of two new nations and a new political order in Europe -artistic and intellectual movements both reflected and fueled changes in Europe during the 1800s || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Industrial Revolution || EQ 25:

How did the Industrial Revolution begin and spread and how did it affect economics, politics, and society?

-the Industrial Revolution started in England and soon spread to other countries -the factory system changed the way people lived and worked, introducing a variety of problems -the industrialization that began in Great Britain spread to other parts of the world -the Industrial Revolution led to economic, social, and political problems || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Age of Democracy and Progress || EQ 26:

What impact did democratic ideals have on Western society in the 19th century and how did technology and science change communication and daily life?

-spurred by the demands of the people, Great Britain and France underwent democratic reforms -Britain allowed self-rule in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, but delayed it for Ireland -the US expanded across North America and fought a civil war -breakthroughs in science and technology transformed daily life and entertainment || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Age of Imperialism || EQ 27:

What changes resulted from European colonial expansion?

-ignoring the claims of African ethnic groups, kingdoms, and city-states, Europeans established colonies -Europeans embarked on a new phase of empire building that affected both Africa and the rest of the world -European nations expanded their empires by seizing territories from Muslim states -as the Mughal Empire declined, Britain seized Indian territory and soon controlled almost the whole subcontinent -demand for Asian products drove Western imperialists to seek possession of SE Asian lands || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Transformation Around the Globe || EQ 28:

What impact did imperialism, economic instability, and revolution have on developing nations?

-Western economic pressure forced China to open to foreign trade and influence -Japan followed the model of Western powers by industrializing and expanding its foreign influence -the US put increasing economic and political pressure on Latin America during the 19th century -political, economic, and social inequalities in Mexico triggered a period of revolution and reform || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || The Great War || EQ 29:

What were the causes and effects of WWI?

-In Europe, military buildup, nationalistic feelings, and rival alliances set the stage for a continental war -one European nation after another was drawn into a large and industrialized war that resulted in many casualties -WWI spread to several continents and required the full resources of many governments -after winning the war, the Allies dictated a harsh peace settlement that left may nations feeling betrayed || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Revolution and Nationalism || EQ 30:

What were the results of the political upheavals that swept through Russia, China, and India before, during, and after WWI?

-long-term social unrest in Russia exploded in revolution, and ushered in the first Communist government -after Lenin died, Stalin seized power and transformed the Soviet Union into a totalitarian state -after the fall of the Qing dynasty, nationalist and Communist movements struggled for power -nationalism triggered independence movements to overthrow colonial power || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Years of Crisis || EQ 31:

What were the economic, political, social, and scientific changes that brought the world to the brink of a second world war?

-the post war period was one of loss and uncertainty but also one of invention, creativity, and new ideas -an economic depression in the US spread throughout the world and lasted for a decade -in response to political turmoil and economic crises, Italy and Germany turned to totalitarianism -as Germany, Italy, and Japan conquered other countries, the rest of the world did nothing to stop them || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || World War II || EQ 32:

What were the causes and results of WWII?

-using the idea of sudden mass attack called the blitzkrieg, Germany overran much of Europe and North Africa -Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii and brought the US into WWII -during the Holocaust, Hitler's Nazis killed six million Jews and five million other "non-Aryans" -led by the US, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union, the Allies scored key victories and won the war -WWII cost millions of human lives and billions of dollars in damages, leaving Europe and Japan in ruins || 12.3.1, 12.3.2, 12.3.4, 12.3.5, 12.3.6, 12.4.1, 12.4.2, 12.4.3, 12.4.4, 12.4.5 ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||