Unit 1
Which civilization created geometry and the solar calendar?
Egypt
What type of government is used in the Indus River Valley Civilization?
Monarchy
What is a government called when people elect representatives?
Republic
Who provided military protection and swore an oath of loyalty?
A Vassal
What is the spreading of something like culture from one ethnic group/ area to another?
Diffusion
True or false- In the Indian caste system the untouchables were the lowest in the social classes.
True
Hammurabi believed the strong should not suppress the…?
Weak
Which civilization did the Romans borrow the idea of voting rights from?
Greeks
What is the holiest city to Muslims?
Mecca
What languages were preserved by Muslim scholars during their control of Spain?
Greek and Roman
Which country began Buddhism?
India
What is the most common punishment for breaking the law in Hammurabi's Law Codes?
Death
Which architectural structure did the Romans create that allowed walls to be built stronger and gave a path for large groups of people to enter and exit quicker?
Archways
Which faith unified Africa, Arabia, and Persia under one authority?
The Islamic faith
What led to peasants being allowed to leave for jobs?
Black Death
What is the world's longest River that measures about 4,160 miles long?
The Nile River
What 2 important developments changed people from hunters and gatherers to producers of food?
People learned to grow food and herd animals.
In Roman territories what did they allow the people they conquered to become?
Roman citizens
Which culture did libraries and houses of worship help preserve by keeping important information and documents?
Muslim culture
Who served as middlemen between European and Asian traders?
Merchants