Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

WH MC- Part 1

QuestionAnswer
Who discovered the bones of the earliest known human at Olduvai Gorge? Louis B. and Mary Leakey
All human beings today belong to the ____ subspecies of human being. Homo sapiens sapiens
Paleolithic peoples were nomads because they had no choice but to follow animal migrations and vegetation cycles
The Paleolithic Age is the period in which humans used simple stone tools
Who were the first humans to learn to deliberately make fires? the Neolithic peoples
The real change in the Neolithic Revolution was the shift from hunting and gathering to systematic agriculture
The ability to acquire food on a regular basis meant humans could give up their nomadic ways of life and begin to live in settled communities
The use of metals marked the end of the Neolithic Age and a new level of human control over the environment and its resources
Historians have identified the basic characteristics of civilizations as cities, governments, religion, social structure, writing, and art
Anthropology is the study of human life and culture
The term “Homo erectus” means what? upright human being
Thermoluminescence dating determines an object’s age by measuring electrons in soil
____ is the period before writing was developed Prehistory
Homo sapiens sapiens spread across the world at a rate of only two to three miles per generation
The Paleolithic peoples found shelter in caves, but over time created new shelters
The use of fire by early humans reminds us that sometimes they adapted by changing the environment, not themselves
The Neolithic Age is sometimes called the New Stone Age
The six characteristics of civilizations are cities, governments, ____, social structure, writing, and art. religion
Farming in ancient Mesopotamia resulted in an abundance of food, which enabled civilization to emerge
The first empire in world history was the ____ Empire. Akkadian
Hammurabi is remembered for his law code, a collection of 282 laws
Hieratic script, a simplified version of Egyptian hieroglyphic writing, was used for business transactions, record keeping, and the general needs of daily life
What are the “ten lost tribes”? scattered Israelite tribes
Unlike the leaders of other religions of the time, Jewish prophets could not claim they alone knew the will of God, since the Jewish teachings were written down for anyone to read
Cyrus the Great showed such wisdom and compassion when he conquered Babylon that everyone accepted him as ruler
Which leader of the Persian Empire extended it to become the largest empire the world had yet seen? Darius
Which of the following elements contributed to the efficient system of communication that was crucial to sustaining the Persian Empire? well-maintained roads and way stations that provided food, shelter, and fresh horses for the king’s messengers
A theocracy is a government in which leaders rule by divine authority
Around 2340 B.C., Sargon, the leader of the Akkadians, overran the Sumerian city-states and set up the first empire in world history
The invention of cuneiform is credited to the Sumerians
Modern historians have divided Egyptian history into three major periods, known as the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom
What is the importance of the Phoenician alphabet? basis for English alphabet
The religion of Judaism differed from the other religions of the time in that it was monotheistic, meaning its followers believed in one God, whereas other religions were polytheistic, meaning their followers believed in many gods
Ancient Israel was at the height of its power under which king? King Solomon
The Assyrians were especially known for committing atrocities on their captives
When Cyrus the Great captured Babylon, he showed remarkable restraint and wisdom
By the time of Darius, the Persian kings had created a standing army known as the Immortals because their numbers were never allowed to fall below ten thousand
India'’s ____ was created by the Aryans. caste system
Which empire traded with China, Southeast Asia, and the Mediterranean? the Gupta Empire
Who was Siddhartha Gautama? founder of Buddhism
The Silk Road was a trade route between the Roman Empire and China that ran through India’s Kushan Kingdom
The Zhou dynasty claimed it ruled China because it had the Mandate of Heaven
An important concept that became a crucial part of Chinese history was the Confucian belief that the government should be open to all men of superior talent
The Qin dynasty created the censorate, a part of the central bureaucracy that had inspectors who checked on government officials to make sure they were doing their job
Qin Shihuangdi unified the Chinese world in part by creating a single monetary system and ordering the building of a system of roads
One of the technological advances of the Han dynasty was the invention of water mills, for grinding grain
The first Han emperor discarded Legalism and adopted Confucianism
Who were the Aryans? Indo-European nomadic peoples who created a new Indian society
the Buddha believed that suffering is caused by attachment to the things of this world
____ is generally considered to be the greatest ruler in the history of India. Asoka
Aryabhata was one of the first scientists known to have used algebra
Historians of China have traditionally dated the beginning of Chinese civilization to the founding of the Xia dynasty, about which little is known
One element of the Confucian view of the Dao is the idea of humanity, consisting of a sense of compassion and empathy for others
The central bureaucracy of the Qin dynasty was divided into the civil division, the military division, and the censorate
The founder of the Han dynasty was Liu Bang, a man of peasant origin
The invention that led to major expansion of trade in the Han period was the development of fore-and-aft rigging and rudders on ships
In 1974, farmers digging a well about 35 miles east of Xian discovered an army of terra-cotta warriors
By 750 B.C., the ____, or city-state, became the central focus of Greek life. polis
What was the first Greek state? Mycenae
What happened at Thermopylae? A Greek force of 7,000 held off the Persian army of 180,000 for two days
Which Greek playwright wrote Oedipus Rex? Sophocles
Herodotus wrote ____, a work commonly regarded as the first real history in Western civilization. History of the Persian Wars
According to Plato, individuals could not achieve a good life unless they lived in a just and rational state
The conquests of Alexander the Great created the Hellenistic Era, an age that saw the expansion of the Greek language and Greek ideas to the non-Greek world.
The astronomer Eratosthenes determined that Earth was round and calculated its circumference to be 24,675 miles (39,702 km), relatively close to the actual figure
According to the philosophy of Epicurus, happiness was the goal of life, and could be achieved through the pursuit of pleasure
Homer'’s Iliad and Odyssey were epic poems
The government of Athens after Cleisthenes became the foundation for Athenian democracy
At Thermopylae Pass, the Spartan troops were especially brave, even though the Greek army was vastly outnumbered
Who said that “the unexamined life is not worth living”? Socrates
According to Greek religion, the gods lived on Mount Olympus
____ is considered by many historians today to be the greatest historian of the ancient world. Thucydides
What was the result of Alexander the Great’s conquests? Greek language, art, architecture, and literature spread throughout Southeast Asia
Which four kingdoms emerged following Alexander’s death? Macedonia, Syria, Pergamum, and Egypt
The mathematician Euclid wrote the Elements, which was a textbook on plane geometry that has been used up to modern times
According to the philosophy of Stoicism, happiness could only be found when people gained inner peace by living in harmony with the will of God
Created by: rosemint67
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards