Mesopotamia
How did people get their food before the development of farming?
Hunting and gathering
The river that flows through Egypt
The Nile
Name one of the 7 major world religions we covered in class.
Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Confucianism, Sikhism
Who was the patron Goddess of both Athens and Sparta?
Athena
Before Rome was and Empire it was this form of Government
Name one river in Mesopotatmia
Tigris or Euphrates
The name for a ruler of ancient Egypt
Pharaoh
What is one way that religion spreads
Trade, conquering land, missionaries (including telling stories/passing them down), and religious writings.
The for a city with its surrounding territory that forms an independent state (country)
City- states
The name of the Roman ruler who was named dictator and then assassinated
Julius Caesar
What is one way that communities changed after the development of farming
Permanent shelter, larger population, more trade, specialized jobs
What direction does the Nile flow?
South to North
What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?
Monotheism = one god
Polytheism = many gods
The type of government used in Athens
Democracy (or direct democracy)
One cause of the fall of Rome
Natural forces, political instability, bad government, military mistakes, and foreign invaders.
What is the fertile crescent
One way the Nile impacted life in ancient Egypt
Provided fertile soil, fish, travel, trade, and religious significance
Name a religious holiday that we talked about (other than Christmas or Easter)
various answers
What is one scenario when the Athenians and Spartans would have cooperated?
Greco-Persian War, Olympics
The name of the Eastern Roman Empire that did not fall until 1453
The Byzantine Empire
What is the name for the revolution that led to the development of farming
The Agricultural or Neolithic Revolution
One of very few jobs in ancient Egypt that would allow you to move up in the social pyramid
Scribe
Name two of the three major religions that originated in India
Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism
The name of the building that was the temple to Athena in Athens
The Parthenon
What is the Edict of Milan
A decree from the Emperor that Christians could worship freely in the Roman Empire