Global History-Regents Exam
Questions and Answers
Neolithic Revolution - ANS-the shift from hunting of animals and gathering of food to the
keeping of animals and the growing of food on a regular basis around 8,000 BC
River Valley Civilizations - ANS-a type of civilization situated next to a river to provide a
water supply ex. Mesopotamia Tigris-Euphrates Rivers Nile Valley Civilization
Irish Famine - ANS-A famine in 1845 when the main crop of Ireland, potatoes, was
destroyed by disease. Irish farmers grew other food items, such as wheat and oats, but
Great Britain required them to export those items to them, leaving nothing for the Irish to
live on. As a result, over 1 million Irish died of starvation or disease, while millions of
others migrated to the United States.
Bantu Migration - ANS-The movement of the Bantu peoples southward throughout
Africa, spreading their language and culture, from around 500 b.c. to around A.D 1000
Cultural Diffusion - ANS-the spread of cultural elements from one society to another
Gold/Salt Trade - ANS-Gold and salt made up trade and wealth in the African kingdoms
because the Europeans wanted gold, and the Africans needed salt
Columbian Exchange - ANS-The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and
technologies between the Americas and the rest of the world following Columbus's
voyages.
Green Revolution - ANS-..., the introduction of pesticides and high-yield grains and
better management during the 1960s and 1970s which greatly increased agricultural
productivity
Judaism - ANS-..., the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical
principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
Christianity - ANS-..., a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old
Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and
emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
Islam - ANS-..., the religion of Muslims collectively which governs their civilization and
way of life
Questions and Answers
Neolithic Revolution - ANS-the shift from hunting of animals and gathering of food to the
keeping of animals and the growing of food on a regular basis around 8,000 BC
River Valley Civilizations - ANS-a type of civilization situated next to a river to provide a
water supply ex. Mesopotamia Tigris-Euphrates Rivers Nile Valley Civilization
Irish Famine - ANS-A famine in 1845 when the main crop of Ireland, potatoes, was
destroyed by disease. Irish farmers grew other food items, such as wheat and oats, but
Great Britain required them to export those items to them, leaving nothing for the Irish to
live on. As a result, over 1 million Irish died of starvation or disease, while millions of
others migrated to the United States.
Bantu Migration - ANS-The movement of the Bantu peoples southward throughout
Africa, spreading their language and culture, from around 500 b.c. to around A.D 1000
Cultural Diffusion - ANS-the spread of cultural elements from one society to another
Gold/Salt Trade - ANS-Gold and salt made up trade and wealth in the African kingdoms
because the Europeans wanted gold, and the Africans needed salt
Columbian Exchange - ANS-The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and
technologies between the Americas and the rest of the world following Columbus's
voyages.
Green Revolution - ANS-..., the introduction of pesticides and high-yield grains and
better management during the 1960s and 1970s which greatly increased agricultural
productivity
Judaism - ANS-..., the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical
principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
Christianity - ANS-..., a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old
Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and
emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
Islam - ANS-..., the religion of Muslims collectively which governs their civilization and
way of life
