Global History-Regents Exam Review
–Graded A
Absolutism - ANSWER-a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator
(not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Bantu Migration - ANSWER-The movement of the Bantu peoples southward throughout
Africa, spreading their language and culture, from around 500 B.C. to around A.D 1000.
Buddhism - ANSWER-the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering
caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment
obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire
and suffering and rebirth
Byzantine Empire - ANSWER-Historians' name for the eastern portion of the Roman
Empire from the fourth century onward, taken from 'Byzantion,' an early name for
Constantinople, the Byzantine capital city. The empire fell to the Ottomans in 1453.
(250)
Caste System - ANSWER-a set of rigid social categories that determined not only a
person's occupation and economic potential, but also his or her position in society
Christianity - ANSWER-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
Colonialism - ANSWER-Attempt by one country to establish settlements and to impose
its political, economic, and cultural principles in another territory.
Columbian Exchange - ANSWER-The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and
technologies between the Americas and the rest of the world following Columbus's
voyages.
Commercial Revolution - ANSWER-the expansion of trade and business that
transformed European economies during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Crusaders - ANSWER-Christians of Europe in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries that
fought for the recovery of the Holy Land from the Muslims
Cultural Diffusion - ANSWER-The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one
people to another
, Enlightenment - ANSWER-a movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of
reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions
Fascism - ANSWER-a political system headed by a dictator that calls for extreme
nationalism and racism and no tolerance of opposition
Feudal Japan - ANSWER-The "feudal" period of Japanese history, dominated by the
powerful regional families (daimyo) and the military rule of warlords (shogun), stretched
from the 12th through the 19th centuries. The Emperor remained but was mostly kept
as a figurehead ruling position.
Feudalism - ANSWER-a political and social system that developed during the Middle
Ages; nobles offered protection and land in return for service
Fidel Castro - ANSWER-Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and
established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)
Five Pillars - ANSWER-Basic rules of Islam. 1. Profession of faith 2. Pray five times a
day 3. Give alms (give money) 4. Ramadan fast 5. Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).
Four Noble Truths - ANSWER-1) All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow. 2) The
cause of suffering is nonvirtue, or negative deeds and mindsets such as hated and
desire. 3) The only cure for suffering is to overcome nonvirture. 4) The way to overcome
nonvirtue is to follow the Eightfold Path
French Revolution - ANSWER-the revolution that began in 1789, overthrew the absolute
monarchy of the Bourbons and the system of aristocratic privileges, and ended with
Napoleon's overthrow of the Directory and seizure of power in 1799.
Gold/Salt Trade - ANSWER-Gold and salt made up trade and wealth in the African
kingdoms because the Europeans wanted gold, and the Africans needed salt
Golden Age of China - ANSWER-Tang Dynasty; 618-907 CE: Flourished due to
invention of printing, trade routes (silk road), acceptance of all beliefs & cultures, &
written records of everything
Golden Age of Islam - ANSWER-A time during the Abbasid Dynasty (with a capital in
Baghdad) when the arts and intellectualism were flourishing. Astronomy, surgery, etc.
were all having inventions in their fields, and Baghdad was a center of intellectualism.
Green Revolution - ANSWER-the introduction of pesticides and high-yield grains and
better management during the 1960s and 1970s which greatly increased agricultural
productivity
–Graded A
Absolutism - ANSWER-a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator
(not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Bantu Migration - ANSWER-The movement of the Bantu peoples southward throughout
Africa, spreading their language and culture, from around 500 B.C. to around A.D 1000.
Buddhism - ANSWER-the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering
caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment
obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire
and suffering and rebirth
Byzantine Empire - ANSWER-Historians' name for the eastern portion of the Roman
Empire from the fourth century onward, taken from 'Byzantion,' an early name for
Constantinople, the Byzantine capital city. The empire fell to the Ottomans in 1453.
(250)
Caste System - ANSWER-a set of rigid social categories that determined not only a
person's occupation and economic potential, but also his or her position in society
Christianity - ANSWER-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
Colonialism - ANSWER-Attempt by one country to establish settlements and to impose
its political, economic, and cultural principles in another territory.
Columbian Exchange - ANSWER-The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and
technologies between the Americas and the rest of the world following Columbus's
voyages.
Commercial Revolution - ANSWER-the expansion of trade and business that
transformed European economies during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Crusaders - ANSWER-Christians of Europe in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries that
fought for the recovery of the Holy Land from the Muslims
Cultural Diffusion - ANSWER-The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one
people to another
, Enlightenment - ANSWER-a movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of
reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions
Fascism - ANSWER-a political system headed by a dictator that calls for extreme
nationalism and racism and no tolerance of opposition
Feudal Japan - ANSWER-The "feudal" period of Japanese history, dominated by the
powerful regional families (daimyo) and the military rule of warlords (shogun), stretched
from the 12th through the 19th centuries. The Emperor remained but was mostly kept
as a figurehead ruling position.
Feudalism - ANSWER-a political and social system that developed during the Middle
Ages; nobles offered protection and land in return for service
Fidel Castro - ANSWER-Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and
established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)
Five Pillars - ANSWER-Basic rules of Islam. 1. Profession of faith 2. Pray five times a
day 3. Give alms (give money) 4. Ramadan fast 5. Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).
Four Noble Truths - ANSWER-1) All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow. 2) The
cause of suffering is nonvirtue, or negative deeds and mindsets such as hated and
desire. 3) The only cure for suffering is to overcome nonvirture. 4) The way to overcome
nonvirtue is to follow the Eightfold Path
French Revolution - ANSWER-the revolution that began in 1789, overthrew the absolute
monarchy of the Bourbons and the system of aristocratic privileges, and ended with
Napoleon's overthrow of the Directory and seizure of power in 1799.
Gold/Salt Trade - ANSWER-Gold and salt made up trade and wealth in the African
kingdoms because the Europeans wanted gold, and the Africans needed salt
Golden Age of China - ANSWER-Tang Dynasty; 618-907 CE: Flourished due to
invention of printing, trade routes (silk road), acceptance of all beliefs & cultures, &
written records of everything
Golden Age of Islam - ANSWER-A time during the Abbasid Dynasty (with a capital in
Baghdad) when the arts and intellectualism were flourishing. Astronomy, surgery, etc.
were all having inventions in their fields, and Baghdad was a center of intellectualism.
Green Revolution - ANSWER-the introduction of pesticides and high-yield grains and
better management during the 1960s and 1970s which greatly increased agricultural
productivity
