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The following concepts are multiple choice questions.
As you work on the unit lessons, notice the chronological order of the Abrahamic religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam. Which one was first, second, and last to emerge?
Why is the development of farming considered a revolution of human history? Lesson 1: Origins of Civilization/Chapter text p. 3
What farming technique helped transform southern Mesopotamia into the cradle of civilization? What did the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers create to also help Mesopotamia become the cradle of civilization? Lesson 1: Origins of Civilization/Chapter text p. 3 & 4
Select one term that best describes a civilizations shared set of spiritual beliefs: arts & architecture; public works; religion; social class. Lesson 1: Origins of Civilization/Chapter text p. 6
What belief system worships more than one God? Lesson 1: Origins of Civilization/Chapter text p. 8
Under Darius’ rule, what did he introduce that helped strengthen the Persian Empire’s economy? Lesson 2: Ancient Empires of Southwest Asia/Chapter text p. 9
At the Battle of Marathon, which Mesopotamian civilization was unable to conquer the ancient Greek city-states? Lesson 2: Ancient Empires of Southwest Asia/Chapter text p. 11
In addition to goods, what two concepts did Phoenician traders spread through the Mediterranean region? Lesson 2: Ancient Empires of Southwest Asia/Chapter text p. 14
Muhammad was born in this city. Which city? He spent years teaching in the city where he and his followers fled. Which city? Lesson 2: Ancient Empires of Southwest Asia/Chapter text p. 2 & p. 3
The Torah contains stories about the origins of what Abrahamic religion? Lesson 3: Origins and Beliefs of Judaism/Chapter text p. 3
Which two religious texts are associated with Judaism? Lesson 3: Origins and Beliefs of Judaism/Chapter text p. 3
As you work on the lesson, what three ideas did Jesus teach his followers? Lesson 4: Origins and Beliefs of Christianity/lesson Getting Started & Focus Question answer
Which individual traveled throughout the Roman empire spreading the Christian faith? Lesson 4: Origins and Beliefs of Christianity/lesson Instruction page
In the Christian belief system, three elements make up the Trinity. What/Who are the three elements? Lesson 4: Origins and Beliefs of Christianity/Instruction lesson page
During Ramadan, what must Muslims do from sunrise to sunset? Lesson 5: Origins and Beliefs of Islam/Chapter text p. 4
Which of the Five Pillars of Islam are Muslims required to complete once in their lives? Lesson 5: Origins and Beliefs of Islam/Chapter text p. 4
Which descriptions match with the Shia and/or Sunni group? (Each could be used more than once.) Lesson 6: Muslim Empires and the Crusades/Chapter text p. 2
Views the Quran as the holy book
Majority of Muslims are in this group
Group believes only descendants of Muhammad should be caliph
For four hundred years, Moors (Islamic caliphates)controlled what area where present-day Spain and Portugal are located? Lesson 6: Muslim Empires and the Crusades/Chapter text p. 5
What was the goal of the Reconquista? Lesson 6: Muslim Empires and the Crusades/Chapter text p. 7
What characteristic(s) is common in Islamic art and architecture? Lesson 6: Muslim Empires and the Crusades/Chapter text p. 9
Although Christians and Muslims fought during the Crusades, what two new ideas did Europeans adopt from the Muslims? Lesson 6: Muslim Empires and the Crusades/Chapter text p. 12
What was the Holocaust? Lesson 7: Modern Nations/Chapter text p. 7
The following three concepts are short essay questions. Practice writing your answers so when you take the test you’re ready to confidently answer.
Social Studies short answer responses require a 3-5 sentence paragraph. Your answer should be based on online textbook and lesson information. Use the ACES Writing Strategy to help.
How does the academic honesty policy apply to short essay questions? Using internet search like Wikipedia or answers.com is not okay. Use your online textbook and lessons.
1. Describe why much of Southwest Asia became part of European mandates after World War I, and explain the consequences of the mandate system. Topic 7: Modern Nations/Chapter text pages 2-4
2. The majority of nations in the Middle East are Muslim. In spite of this fact, conflict still develops between Muslim nations over religious issues. Describe what causes these types of conflicts. Lesson 6: Muslim Empires and the Crusades/Chapter text p. 2
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To answer these study guide questions, you will need to refer to the online textbook and locate the specific chapters and sections mentioned.
1. As you work through the unit lessons, you will notice the chronological order of the Abrahamic religions: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. To determine which religion emerged first, second, and last, you would refer to the relevant sections in the online textbook.
2. The development of farming is considered a revolution of human history because it allowed for the transition from a nomadic lifestyle to a settled, agricultural society. To understand why farming is considered a revolution, you would need to read the section on the Origins of Civilization in the online textbook, specifically Chapter text page 3.
3. The farming technique that helped transform southern Mesopotamia into the cradle of civilization is mentioned in the same section. Additionally, the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers created something that also contributed to Mesopotamia becoming the cradle of civilization. You would need to read the relevant section in Chapter text pages 3 and 4 to find the answers.
4. To identify the term that best describes a civilization's shared set of spiritual beliefs, you would need to read the section on Origins of Civilization in Chapter text page 6.
5. To determine which belief system worships more than one God, you would need to read the section on Origins of Civilization in Chapter text page 8.
6. To understand what Darius introduced under his rule to strengthen the Persian Empire's economy, you would need to refer to the section on Ancient Empires of Southwest Asia in Chapter text page 9.
7. The Mesopotamian civilization that was unable to conquer the ancient Greek city-states at the Battle of Marathon is mentioned in the same section, specifically Chapter text page 11.
8. The two concepts spread through the Mediterranean region by Phoenician traders, in addition to goods, can be found in the section on Ancient Empires of Southwest Asia in Chapter text page 14.
9. The city where Muhammad was born and the city where he and his followers fled can be found in the section on Ancient Empires of Southwest Asia in Chapter text pages 2 and 3.
10. The Torah contains stories about the origins of which Abrahamic religion can be found in the section on Origins and Beliefs of Judaism in Chapter text page 3.
11. To identify the two religious texts associated with Judaism, you would need to read the relevant section in Chapter text page 3.
12. The three ideas that Jesus taught his followers can be found in the lesson on Origins and Beliefs of Christianity, particularly the Getting Started and Focus Question answer.
13. The individual who traveled throughout the Roman Empire spreading the Christian faith is mentioned in the lesson on Origins and Beliefs of Christianity, specifically the Instruction page.
14. The three elements that make up the Trinity in the Christian belief system can be found in the lesson on Origins and Beliefs of Christianity, specifically the Instruction lesson page.
15. The actions Muslims must take from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan are mentioned in the lesson on Origins and Beliefs of Islam in Chapter text page 4.
16. The pillar of Islam that Muslims are required to complete once in their lives can be found in the same lesson, specifically in Chapter text page 4.
17. The descriptions matching with the Shia and/or Sunni group can be found in the lesson on Muslim Empires and the Crusades, specifically Chapter text page 2.
18. The area controlled by the Moors (Islamic caliphates) for four hundred years where present-day Spain and Portugal are located is mentioned in the same lesson, specifically Chapter text page 5.
19. The goal of the Reconquista can be found in the lesson on Muslim Empires and the Crusades, specifically in Chapter text page 7.
20. The characteristics common in Islamic art and architecture can be found in the same lesson, particularly in Chapter text page 9.
21. The two new ideas that Europeans adopted from Muslims during the Crusades can be found in the same lesson, specifically in Chapter text page 12.
22. The Holocaust is discussed in the lesson on Modern Nations, particularly in Chapter text page 7.
For the short essay questions, you are required to write a 3-5 sentence paragraph based on the online textbook and lesson information.
1. To answer the question about European mandates in Southwest Asia after World War I and the consequences of the mandate system, you would need to refer to Topic 7: Modern Nations in Chapter text pages 2-4.
2. To address the causes of conflicts between Muslim nations over religious issues, you would need to refer to the lesson on Muslim Empires and the Crusades, specifically Chapter text page 2.