WHAP Midterm Review
Your test consists of 40 multiple choice questions; some are direct factual questions,
some are comparative in nature, & a few show CCOT. There will be a few images for
you to analyze, although using the multiple choice format. Your test will include one
short answer question which will involve you being able to discuss and evaluate one
empire from a given list.
Below is a list of things you need to know, although this is not an all-inclusive list.
Study Hints:
Form Study Groups
Make flashcards of Vocabulary or use Quizlet.com & study them
Complete Review Sheet (on separate paper- 1 side terms/concepts/questions; 1 side
answers, definitions)
Review Outlines
Review RECIPES
Review all CCOT charts & Comparative Charts
Review powerpoints and all other class notes, readings, handouts
1. Basic concepts/beliefs/practices of Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Daoism
2. Monasticism-What is it? Who (type of people) led monastic lifestyles?
3. Major feature/characteristic of Neolithic Revolution
4. Han China VS Classical India- social structures
5. Influence of Chinese on neighbors
6. Influence of India on neighbors
7. China, Korea, Japan- policies on trade, foreigners
8. Chinese education, bureaucracy
9. Technology in Rome & Greece VS Technology in classical China
10. Greek philosophers’ basic ideas
11. Reason for fall of Roman Empire
12. Bantu- migration, impact
13. Urbanization- rise, decline for each of the time periods
14. Constantinople- location, importance, impact
15. Mongols- whom did they conquer, whom did they fail to conquer? How did they
conquer?
16. Rise of the Turks
17. Feudal Societies (women, power, social hierarchy)
a. European
b. Japanese
18. Results of Black Death
19. Exploration motives (of Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, British, etc)
20. Portuguese and West Africa
21. Portuguese and East Africa
22. Aztec and Inca soldiers, religions, trade
23. Major trading commodities of major ports/empires
24. Colonies, Plantations, Crops, Labor
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25. Labor Systems in the Americas, SE Asia & E. Asia
26. Impact of new crops on societies
27. Treaty of Tordesillas
28. Governance of colonies (how were they run? Who ran them?)
29. Major innovations during the eras (technology, knowledge of the seas, etc)
30. Characteristics of the Mughal, Ottoman and Safavid Empires
31. Take a look at art, architecture of the era to understand how it exemplifies ideas,
beliefs, lifestyles
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