World History Benchmark 1 Review Guide

River Valley Civilizations

1. What were the 4 River Valley Civilizations?
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a. What was significant about the Tigris and Euphrates River
Valley?
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b. What is the importance of water during this time?
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2. Greek Culture (Geography and Government)
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3. Athens vs. Sparta
What were the major differences between Athens and Sparta?
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4. What were the reasons that Rome fell?
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5. What were the significance of the Roman Laws (12 Tables)?
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6. What is feudalism?
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7. Renaissance
Where did the Renaissance start? ______________________
What are the characteristics of Renaissance art?

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8. What was Machiavellis purpose of writing the prince?
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9. Causes of the Protestant Reformation
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10. What was the purpose of Martin Luthers 95 Theses?
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11. Early Exploration
a. Key People
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b. Inventions

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c. Mercantilism and Balance of Trade
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