Ancient India
Where in India has the most fertile farmland?
Indus River Valley (Ganges and Indus Rivers)
Where did most of the people of the Mohenjodaro live?
Lower city, houses are close together
Describe the geographical features of China.
Rivers, plateaus, deserts, mountains, and more!
What happened during the Warring States period?
7 leaders are fighting for power to be the emperor of China
Define monarchy, tyranny, oligarchy, and democracy.
Monarchy- rule by one king
Tyranny- rule by unlawful king
Oligarchy- group of few rich men ruling
democracy- people vote for their leaders
How are the Indus and Ganges rivers similar to the Nile River in Egypt?
Fertile soil and water for farming
Describe the beliefs of Hinduism.
Polytheism, dharma, karma, reincarnation
What protected Inner China from invasion from the northwest?
Great Wall of China
If you were a laborer, what would Confucius say that you should do?
Do your best to fulfill your duty
Describe 3 differences between Athens and Sparta.
Athens- education, democracy, art
Sparta- military, discipline, obedience
How did modern scholars learn that Mohenjodaro had ever existed?
Archaeological discovery
Name the golden age of India and 5 achievements.
Gupta Empire.
1. Math
2. Astronomy
3. Literature
4. Art
5. Medicine
What metal did the Shang Dynasty use to make weapons?
Bronze
How were men in the Han Dynasty chosen to work for the government?
Take a hard test (merit based system)
Describe the life of Alexander the Great.
A Macedonian king who conquered a lot of the world and spread Greek culture.
Part of Mohenjodaro was raised and surrounded by a wall. What does this suggest about the city?
It needed protection from invaders or from flooding.
Describe the lives of Siddhartha Guatama and King Ashoka.
A prince who gave up his wealth to become ascetic and founded Buddhism.
Ashoka- became Buddhist and spread his faith
For what purpose would a Shang leader most likely use an oracle bone made from a turtle shell?
Predicting the future and communicating with ancestors
Why is Zhang Qian called the Father of the Silk Road?
He promoted peace and opened up trade routes with other countries.
What was your favorite part of the field trip?
Answers will vary.
Which feature of Mohenjodaro was quite different from other settlements of that time?
Great Bath
What is the name of the empire that united India?
Mauryan Empire
According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs of what?
The emperor has no Mandate of heaven
What led to the decline of the Silk Road?
Sea routes in the Age of Exploration
What did you learn about Texas history on the field trip?
Answers will vary.