Unit 1
In Mesopotamia, what did their agriculture thrive in?
They thrived in irrigation systems and fertile soil.
What was the term for belief in multiple gods?
Polytheism
What city state was the main Rival of Sparta?
Athens
Where did Buddhism originate from
India leading into Asia, China, and Japan
Who was the German priest who rebelled against the Catholic Church?
Martin Luther
What invention of the Indus civilization was very advanced for its time?
Sewer system
What river can be found in Egypt?
The Nile
In what continent is Greece found in?
In Islam, what is Muhammad known for?
He was a prophet who founded Islam.
If you were wealthy enough and lived in Athens, what extra schooling could you do?
Astronomy, geometry, and science.
Who were the untouchables in the Castle System?
People who did the dirty jobs like garbage collecting
What form of government is known to conquer and expand by force
An empire
What was the invention that changed the amount of people reading across China?
Woodblock Printer
What does Buddha mean?
One who was been enlightened
What two characters in a story told about the beginning of Rome?
Romulus & Remus
Where in modern time are Mohenjo Daro and Harrapa located?
Pakistan
What two officials, in a Roman Government, were elected by senators for a one year term?
Counsels
What age were Spartan boys taken out of school to go to military camps?
10
In Islam, how many pillars are there?
5 pillars
What leader created the 282 laws with include most of a daily life.
Hammurabi
How is the Castle System used?
A: The castle system is used to organize people for certain jobs.
C: They were organized by their last names and based off of those last names they were given jobs and could not get out of those no matter what.
E: There were four classes that you could be put into depending on your last name that vary from kings, merchants, and untouchables
A: To be a Roman citizen, you had to be a wealthy male, had to own property, and could not be a women/slave and parents had to be from Rome.
C: In Rome, Women did not have the rights of men nor did slaves.
E: Rome did this to make sure the people of Rome were pure Roman blood.
According to Confucius, what was the most important relationship?
A: In the eyes of Confucius, A father and son bond is the most important relationship.
C: This was so because if one was close to their father they would think of their fathers approval in their every action
E: This to Confucius would make law obsolete. The world would also be at peace.
How did the Buddha come to find Buddhism?
A: Siddhartha Gautama left his home of wealth to find three men. One suffering from illness, aging, and death.
C: Siddhartha has become enlightened after what he has saw and wishes to help all who follow him.
E: The Buddha wants to get rid of suffering so to do so you must follow Buddha and and 4 Noble Truths/
Why was it important for Egypt to be next to the Nile river?
A: The Nile River did not only give them drinking water and a place to wash up, but a place to trade, eat, and it gave them protection.
C: The Nile gave Egyptians a major advantage in combat because they could see attackers come from miles and they could not pass into their land without going through the Nile.
E: This made life fairly easier on the Egyptians so that they could expand their population.