what is an independent city and its surrounding territory?
city-state
5th grade throwback!!!
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and what year was it written?
Thomas Jefferson - 1776
True or false: Mt. Kilimanjaro is the dominating dessert in Africa.
false - it is the highest peak
Most of the Egyptian's writings were done on......
papyrus
Name the two rivers Mesopotamia is located between.
Tigris and Euphrates
what is government by the people?
Democracy
Name the oldest African kingdom.
True or false: The name of the peninsula Greece is located on is called the Aegean peninsula.
False - balkan peninsula
Egyptians believed in _______ gods.
many/multiple/a lot, etc etc...
5th grade throwback!!
What song did the British sing as they retreated in defeat?
The world turned upside down
what is the belief there is only one God?
monotheism
What is Miss. Paripsky's favorite store?
Target!
True or false: Sparta is most well known for their strength in knowledge.
false - Athens
On ___________ Moses was given the Ten Commandments.
Mt. Sinai
Name the Emperor who converted to Buddhism.
Emperor Ashoka
what is an ancient religion developed in India that is still practiced by people today?
hinduism
Complete the Buddhist belief.
The way out of suffering is to become wise enough to ___ _____ _____
not want things
True or false: today, the Star of David is a symbol of protection.
Today, the Star of David represents ______ and __________.
Jewish faith, the state of Israel
Complete the Buddhist belief.
_______ ________ is the root of all suffering.
Wanting things
what is a belief system that focuses on living simply and in harmony with nature?
daoism
WAY throwback..3rd grade maybe?
What is a peninsula?
land surrounded by water on three sides
True or false: 6th grade is going to do well on this final.
Yes they will
Complete the Buddhist belief.
_________ is a part of human life.
Suffering
What is the opposite of monotheism?
polytheism