Early Man/Egypt
Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient China
Indus River Valley
Ancient Greece
World Religions
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How did early man get food?
They hunted and gathered.
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as a resut of the surplus of food, people were able to
establish permanent settlements
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Which of the following contributed to Egypt's growth?
Cataracts protected them from invasion
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How did the geographic barriers affect China?
They isolated China from other lands.
100
The Indus river valley is found in what present day country?
Pakistan
100
How did Geography affect Ancient Greece?
It forced them to become great ship builders.
100
The purpose of religious tolerance is
to understand and accept different beliefs
200
We can learn about the past many different ways. How do the findings of the Ice Man help us understand the past?
He is considered an artifact, and by studying him, we can conclude when he lived
200
What was one significance that resulted in the development of Cuneiform?
it allowed farmers to record the yearly grain harvest
200
What was the main purpose for building pyramids in Ancient Egypt?
To house the pharaoh and his belongings so they could take them to the afterlife
200
Because of geographic barriers where did the earliest civilizations settle?
The Yellow River
200
According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms. What does the form one is born into depend on?
reincarnation
200
Which statement best describes religion in ancient Greece?
It was polytheistic and they each god was used to explain the world around them.
200
How did religion influence ancient people?
It played an important part in their daily lives
300
What was an effect of Early Man's advancements?
It led to the birth of civilization
300
How did Sumerian city-states function?
They had their own government and were ruled by their own king
300
Based on the artifacts found in King Tutankhamen's tomb, we can infer that
He lived a wealthy, upper class lifestyle
300
What were two important inventions made by the Chinese?
Wheelbarrow and paper
300
Why are India's monsoons significant?
bring life-giving ater for crop growth
300
List two contributions from Ancient Greece.
1. the idea of democracy.
2. architectural marvels
300
Which of the following best describes both Hinduism and Buddhism?
Polytheistic, reincarnation and karma
400
Where was 2/3's of the fertile soil in Egypt located.
The delta.
400
How did the fertile crescent get it's name?
It had the most fertile land and was in the shape of a crescent.
400
The Pharaoh was at top of Egyptian society because..
He was seen as a god
400
What did Confucius believe?
That government leaders should act decently and always try to do the right thing.
400
What are some places Buddhism spread?
Sri Lanka, China, Central Asia
400
What was the main focus of Sparta?
Military strength and being strong.
400
According to the map, which religion has the most followers?
Christianity (Roman Catholic)
500
Which direction did the Nile River flow?
North
500
How did the domestication of plants and animals lead to the development of towns?
Nomads no longer had to move their homes to search for food. They could grow their own and stay in one place.
500
What are cataracts?
Rapid waters that separated Egypt and protected them.
500
What effect did the popularity of silk in Rome have on China?
It made them rich.
500
Why did Buddhism spread so quickly and easily?
It was similar to Hinduism so it was easily accepted.
500
Te principles of democracy allowed the citizens of Greece to...
rule themselves.
500
What is one similarity between Judaism, Christianity and Islam?
They are monotheistic.