In what way did the Columbian Exchange alter traditional Native American lifestyles?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Columbian Exchange mentioned in Chapter 1?

Pair the following historical events with their descriptions

What is the THIRD thing you should do as you start this semester?

A protégé of his patron, Lorenzo de’ Medici, Pico della Mirandola was a youthful prodigy and an example of humanist thought during the Italian Renaissance. In 1486, his most notable work, , made an impassioned summary of peoples’ positive qualities and capacities for learning

Part 3 Essay Question (40%): Your essay should have an introduction with a clear and specific thesis, a body with evidence, and a conclusion that reinforces your central argument. Select the option you feel the most comfortable with and answer it to the best of your ability. You may find it helpful to write out a brief outline of the essay before you begin writing.Choose ONE (1):What were the major accomplishments of the short-lived Sui Dynasty? How did the two most important accomplishments have a lasting impact on Chinese societies? Aside from the emperor, who formed the ruling class of the Sui Dynasty and how could one become part of that ruling class? What contributed to the decline and fall of the Sui Dynasty?Chart the progression of Frankish tribes from their origins to the successors of Charlemagne’s Empire. Who was Charlemagne and what were his major accomplishments? How did Charlemagne found such an expansive empire in Europe? How was Charlemagne’s Empire divided after his and his son’s death? In what ways did the division of Charlemagne’s Empire mark the rudimentary political boundaries for modern Europe?Trace and analyze the social distinctions in early Muslim societies, particularly during the Umayyad Caliphate. Who comprised the top of the social hierarchy in Muslim societies and what groups of people made up the lower strata? How did Muslims in this era interact with Jews and Christians? What roles did slaves play in Muslim societies? What was expected of women in the Islamic faith; what rights did they have and what restrictions did they face? Describe Muslim marriages.

Part 3 Essay Question (40%): Your essay should have an introduction with a clear and specific thesis, a body with evidence, and a conclusion that reinforces your central argument. Select the option you feel the most comfortable with and answer it to the best of your ability. You may find it helpful to write out a brief outline of the essay before you begin writing.Choose ONE (1):Compare and contrast the civilizations of Ancient Mesopotamia. How did Mesopotamian leaders legitimize their authority and effectively manage their empires? In what ways did these civilizations expand their territories and incorporate new people into their area of rule?Compare the Three Great Religions of Ancient India. What are these religions, what are their major tenets, and how did they help shape Indian civilization? In what ways did Ancient Indian cosmology and the concepts of samsara, karma, moksha, and dharma impact these religions?Compare and contrast Ancient Greece’s two greatest poleis: Athens and Sparta. In what ways were these societies similar and in what ways did they differ? Describe how these city-states came into conflict with one another during the Peloponnesian War.  What issues led to this conflict and which group ultimately emerged victorious?

Part 2 Short Answer ID Terms (30%): A short answer ID should briefly address the basic journalistic questions: who or what, when, where, and why. Be sure to discuss the historical significance – this is the most important part of your ID term. It is best to write a paragraph of at least 4-5 sentences for each ID term. Do not leave any portion of the five options you choose blank – it is best to write something, even if you must guess somewhat. Partial credit is better than nothing.Answer FIVE (5) of the following terms:The Carolingian RenaissanceDiocletianEtruscansThe First EmperorThe Five Pillars of IslamKebra NagastMansa MusaMuhammadPaul of TarsusXiongnu

is one of the greatest and most famous works of art in the world. It was sculpted by Michelangelo during the Italian Renaissance and exemplified the artist’s (and the movement’s) insistence that human beings have great dignity and are worthy of admiration and contemplation. Counter to the biblical basis for the theme of the sculpture, Michelangelo designed his subject to be a muscular, powerful, and full-formed adult. He used a beautiful, but flawed, block of marble for the sculpture that had been infamous in Florence for its tricky air pockets (making it subject to cracking). Michelangelo showed his immense skill as an artist by incorporating the imperfections in the marble and using them to form veins, ligaments, and sinew for his sculpture.

The Gupta Empire in India saw a cultural flowering, particularly in art and literature. One of India’s greatest literary minds, Kalidasa (ca. 380-450), wrote both plays and poetry (much like William Shakespeare more than a thousand years later). His most famous work was a play called which is considered among India’s greatest cultural works.