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History Midterm
Midterm Study Guide
Question | Answer |
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Explain the difference between B.C. / A.D. and B.C.E. / C.E. | ~BC and AD are the Christian way, BC: Before Christ, AD: After death, BCE: Before Common Era, CE: Common era |
Which method of recognizing different Eras of History is the preferred method of Christians? | ~BC and AD |
If a civilization starts in 1500 B.C. and ends in 1000 A.D. how long does the civilization last? | ~2,500 years |
What is the Sahara and where is it located? | ~The Sahara is a desert and it is located in the Northern part of Africa |
What is the Sahel and where is it located? | ~Semi Arid region, located just south of the Sahara |
What are grasslands and where are they located in Africa? | ~Grasslands are a large open area of country covered with grass, and they cover nearly half of the continent, but most of them are towards the south. |
Why did Europeans first come to Africa? | ~So they could get resources and colonize |
Explain how people can use the environment without harming it. (like food, water, resources, air) | ~People can use renewable resources |
What is deforestation and how can it affect the environment? | ~Deforestation is the clearing of trees to make neighborhoods of housing developments. It affects animal habitats and could cause pollution/lack of oxygen. |
What is desertification and how can it affect the environment? | ~Desertification is where an area of fertile land becomes dry due to drought. It can affect farming, and water shortages. |
Describe the Slash and Burn farming technique. | ~Cutting and burning of plants in forests to make room for fields to grow crops. |
What are the five themes of Geography? Give an example of each theme. | Movement: TRADE Region: MICHIGAN Location: 12॰ N, 16॰ E Interaction: ADAPTING TO THE CLIMATE Place: EIFFEL TOWER |
Describe the cultural changes that the Tutsi and Hutu tribes went through. | ~Ethnic conflict and they didn’t get along . Had to relocate. |
Describe the Egyptian Social Pyramid. | ~The Pharaoh is at the top of them social pyramid, then comes the Government Officials, next are the Priests, then the Scribes, then the Artisans, and lastly, the Peasants. |
Why did the Bantu’s migrate and where did they migrate to? | ~They were trying to find a place to farm. They originated in West Africa, and then migrated to the south and east. |
Know the differences between these maps and what they are best used for: | Mercator: Square; Stretches land near the poles Robinson: Rounded sides; Land near the poles are flattened Political: Show boundaries and cities Physical: Show elevation, bodies of water, and landforms |
What is Ethnic Conflict and provide an example. | ~An ethnic conflict is a conflict between 2 ethnic groups. Ex) Tutsi and Hutu |
What is a Pharaoh and why were they important? | ~A Pharaoh is a ruler in ancient Egypt, They were important because they were at the top of the social class structure. They were humans, but were worshipped as gods. |
Who are the Tuaregs and describe their lifestyle? | ~The Tuaregs are a group of people living in Central Africa. They are nomadic Pastoralists |
What does architectural mean? | ~Relating to the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings. |
What does agricultural mean? | ~Relating to agriculture. |
Describe the Great Pyramid of Giza and what was it used for? | ~The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for the Fourth Dynasty Pharaoh Khufu, and was completed around 2560 BCE. It is part of a complex of 3 large pyramids in the Giza Necropolis located in modern Cairo, Egypt. |