LCAP
study guide
Part 1
1
Be able to read a map and map
parts (map key, Map scale).
2
In a monarchy government the
leaders are kings and
queens.
3
In a barter economy, items are
traded, no money or buying
and selling is involved.
4
Hammurabi’s Code is the first
set of written laws.
5
In the 1500’s, the European
desire for spices led to the
exploration of the world.
6
The city of ancient Rome was a
safe location because of the
seven hills, Tiber River, and it
was located several miles
inland; this made Rome easy to
defend.
7
All ancient civilizations, even
Egypt, rose up around rivers.
Rivers were the best
geographic feature for people to
meet their basic needs.
8
In a democracy, citizens can
vote; meaning citizens have
more political power in a
democracy than any other
government.
9
A map key explains the symbols
on a map.
10
Mesopotamia rose up between
the Tigris and Euphrates
Rivers. Egypt rose up around
the Nile River.
11
UNDERSTAND HOW TO READ
A TIMELINE AND HOW TO
PLACE EVENTS ON
TIMELINES!!!
12
Homer’s Illiad and the Odyssey,
identifies gods and goddesses
as part of Greek culture.
13
Early nomadic communities
consisted of hunter-gatherer
groups that migrated and
followed their food. Farmers did
not migrate, they had to stay in
one sport and wait for food to
grow.
14
Be able to identify artifacts from
many civilizations (China,
Egypt, Rome, Greece,
Mesopotamia, etc)
15
Greek epics and mythology
included: Illiad and the
Odyssey, Perseus, Oracles,
Hercules, and Zeus.
16
A decade is 10 years; a century
is 100 years; a millennium is
1000 years.
17
Many romance languages
derived from the Latin
language; they are Spanish,
French, Italian, Portuguese,
and Romanian.
18
Humans finally lived in
permanent settlements when
they learned to grow food.
19
Many civilizations had
environmental problems like
floods, droughts, few building
materials, and no natural
barriers for protection from
invaders.
20
The Vikings lived in Scandinavia,
developed seafaring skills, and
conquered Western Europe
during the Middle Ages.
21
Archaeologists study artifacts
from ancient civilizations.
22
William of Normandy (the
Conqueror) is important
because the conquered
England and established
feudalism.
23
Events of a timeline occurring
BEFORE the year 1 are B.C.
Events AFTER the year 1 are A.D.
the year of our Lord or C.E.
(Common Era).
24
The first printing press was
invented by Johannes
Gutenberg.
25
The inventions of the compass
and the astrolabe allowed
explorers to travel the open
ocean without getting lost.
26
Rome had a republic government
where citizens voted for
representatives in the
government. Rome is the most
influential example for the modern
U.S.A. system of government
today.
27
The largest group on the
European feudal societies were
the serfs.
LCAP
study guide
Part 2
1
Nomadic tribes were ruled by
tradition and city-states were
ruled by an organized
government; the establishment
of permanent settlements
caused this societal change.
2
Sappho was one of the first
woman writers (literature) of
ancient Greece.
3
In the ancient Greek city-states of
Athens and Sparta, a duty of
the citizens was to join the
military.
4
In the Indian caste system and
the British feudal system
people are divided into different
social classes.
5
BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY A
COMPASS, MAP SCALE, AND
MAP KEY.
6
Many rivers, like the Nile River
Delta, served as a source of
fresh water.
7
Judaism originated from the
Middle East, used the Torah as
their holy book, and believed
Moses led the Hebrews out of
Egypt.
8
One reason for the spread of
Christianity in Europe was the
growth of the Roman empire.
9
BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY
CIVILIZATIONS ON A MAP.
Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India,
Ancient China, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome
10
Nomadic communities had no
fixed or settled home and
migrated to warmer climates
during the winter.
11
Muhammad founded the religion
of Islam.
12
During the Middle Ages, soldiers
reclaimed the Holy Land
(temporarily).
13
Gutenberg’s printing press
allowed citizens to receive
greater access to literary works;
books became cheaper to
reproduce and literacy
increased!!
14
A river has fresh water that is
constantly in motion and always
flows in one direction.
15
Joan of Arc’s military abilities
helped France succeed in war.
16
The 16th century is from 15001599; 17th century is from
1600-1699; 18th century is from
1700-1799.
17
Identify the style of ancient
writing and which civilization it
belongs with:
18
One outcome of the
Renaissance was that artists
introduced new techniques to
create more realistic art.
19
The Latin language originated
from Italy.
20
Growth of the Romance
languages throughout Europe
were impacted the most by the
expansion of the Roman
Empire.
21
Martin Luther criticizes the abuse
of indulgences and starts the
Protestant Reformation and
encourages the Catholic Church
reforms.
22
The Viking attacks in Western
Europe result in the creation of
the feudal system.
23
A decade is 10 years; a century
is 100 years; a millennium is
1000 years.
24
Events of a timeline occurring
BEFORE the year 1 are B.C.
(Before Christ) or B.C.E. (Before
the Common Era). Events AFTER
the year 1 are A.D. (Anno Domini-in
the year of our Lord) or C.E.
(Common Era).
25
Identify which civilization each
artifact belongs with.
ABOVE THE
MINIMUM!!!
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