Chapter 8/9 - Study Guide
Importance of Mecca before Islam
Geography of the Arabian Peninsula
Muhammad as Prophet
Meaning of Islam & Muslim
The 5 Pillars of Islam
Shi’ite & Sunni
Importance of Medina
The Quran
Rise of the Caliphates
Fall of the Caliphates
Creation of Muslim Law
Status of Muslim Women
Islamic Influences on Civilization
The Frankish Kings/Empire
Charlemagne & Holy Roman Empire
Medieval Europe
The Great Schism
Manorialism
Feudalism (Serf, Fief, Vassal)
Investiture Controversy
Role of the Papacy
Importance of Monasticism
Viking Colonization
Forming of Kievan Russia
European Technology
Importance of Pilgrimage
Roots of the Crusades
Consequences of the Crusades
Chapter 10/11 - Study Guide
Accomplishments of the Sui
Military accomplishments of Tang
Cosmopolitan Influence in the Tang
Tributary System of the Tang
Maritime Innovations & Influence
Challenges from Uighurs & Tibetans
Fall of the Tang/Rise of the Song
Tech Achievements of the Song
Neo-Confucianist Changes to China
Geograph features of Korea & Japan
Mesoamerican Religious Similarities
Govt. Structure of Teotihuacan
Mayan View of the Cosmos
Agriculture of the Maya, Inca & Aztec
Toltec rule/leadership
Aztec Governance & Tribute System
Aztec Religion & Sacrifice
North American Ag & Architecture
Andean Geographical Characteristic
Andean Agriculture & Labor Systems
Incan Tributary System
Role of women throughout Americas
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Be ready to compare the political, economic, religious and cultural/social aspects of the Tang, Song, Maya, Inca and/or Aztec civilizations.