Social Structure
At the bottom of most social pyramids of ancient cultures was this group.
Who are enslaved people?
The Epic of Gilgamesh came from this civilization.
What is Mesopotamia?
When the Spanish came to MesoAmerica, this killed more people than violence.
What is disease?
Imports are goods coming into a society.
True.
What is the name of the "ball game" found in MesoAmerica?
What is pok ta pok?
In the Inca civilization, this was the only group that attended school (be specific).
Who are upper class boys?
This civilization created Machu Pichu.
Who are the Incas?
The African city of Timbuktu was known for this that brought in people from all around.
What is its university?
Buddha is considered a god.
False.
This term for Mesopotamia came about as it is the first recorded group that settled and farmed.
What is the cradle of civilization?
Across many civilizations, this group of people were just above enslaved people.
Who are farmers?
This civilization had raised garden bed islands called chiampas.
Who are the Aztecs?
This famous Chinese philosopher said things like "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."
Who is Confucius?
False
This term means gods had human like features
What is anthropomorphic?
In Mesopotamia, this group of people were high up on the social pyramid, indicating the importance of recording history.
Who were scribes?
This civilization is credited with inventing gunpowder.
Who are the Chinese?
The Mayans were more difficult to conquer because they were broken into these instead of one strong central government.
What are city states?
All Egyptians were mummified.
False
What is the Buddhist and Hindu idea that after you die you come back in another life.
What is reincarnation?
In several civilizations, such as East Africa, this group was high up, indicating the importance of trade.
Who are merchants?
This civilization worshipped mountains as sacred.
Who are the Inca
Who is Sargon of Akkad?
The Great Wall of China was built as one large project.
False
This is the Hindu belief that the energy you put out into the world comes back to you.
What is karma?