Paleolithic Era & Neolithic Era
What is the term for early humans who moved from place to place to find food?
Nomad
Name one ancient civilization that developed near a river
Egypt, Indus River Valley, Mesopotamia, etc..
What is the belief in many gods called?
Polytheism
Many classical empires were based around what major body of water?
Mediterranean Sea
Name one reason empires in the Middle Ages expanded.
To gain land, control trade, or spread religion
In which continent did humans first appear? (according to science)
Africa
Why did early civilizations develop near rivers? Name 1 reason
For water, farming, and transportation
What is the place of worship for Muslims called?
Mosque
Who was the son of Philip II of Macedonia?
Alexander the Great
What major religion spread through the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia during this time?
Islam
What major change began the Neolithic Era?
farming/agriculture
What river was important to Ancient Egypt
Nile River
Where did Hinduism originate from?
Indus river valley/India
What type of government did Ancient Athens create?
Direct Democracy
What major trade route connected China to the Middle East and Europe during the medieval period?
Silk Road
Name one major effect of farming on human life.
People built permanent homes/villages
What invention is Mesopotamia most known for?
Writing/Cuneiform
What is the holy text of Judaism?
Tanakh (Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim)
Greek city-states united in battle against what classical empire?
Persia
Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan and became one of the largest in history?
Mongol empire
What is the term for raising animals for human use?
Domestication
The Indus river valley lies between what two modern day countries (must get both)
Pakistan & India
Which city is important to all three Abrahamic religions?
Jerusalem
What event in 44 BCE led to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire?
Assassination of Julius Caesar
Which empire rose in West Africa and controlled trade routes?
Mali empire