US History: Beginnings-500 and 500 to 1450 – Flashcards
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Which world history periodization fits with the Big History field of historical study?
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Beginning of Time to Present
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What is the relationship between the African continent and human development?
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According to scientists and anthropologists, early humans first emerged in this continent.
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Describe the evolution of agricultural practices
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Towns and cities developed
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What is the Latin name for modern humans?
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Homo Sapiens
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Describe the Stone Age
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Consists of the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic eras
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Which Christian European states developed a rivalry between 500 and 1450?
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Muslim African and Asian states
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Who were the first Europeans to encounter North Americans
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the Vikings
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How did European empires arise?
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Hun invasions triggered a mass migration
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What do the Mayan, Aztec, Olmec, Toltec, and Zapotec cultures have in common?
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They all developed in Mesoamerica and the Carribean
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What was the largest land empire during the 13th century?
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The Mongol Empire
