Early Humans
What is the name given to early humans?
Hunter-Gatherers
How did the rivers in Mesopotamia help them develop as a civilization?
What did Moses receive after he led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Ten Commandments
What is the writing of ancient India called?
Sanskrit
What was the title of rulers of ancient Egypt?
Pharaohs
Where did the first Chinese civilizations emerge?
Tibetan Plateau
Yellow River (Huang He River)
Pacific Coast
Western China
Yellow River (Huang He River)
On which continents did early humans first appear?
Africa
Who created the first code of laws for men?
Hammurabi
What book did ancient Israel write that influenced other religions?
the Bible
Were the ancient Indians monotheistic or polytheistic?
Polytheistic
Who was the first female pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
What did the invention of Chinese writing help happen?
Communication between people
Why did Hunter-Gatherers try to live far apart from each other?
To help make sure there was enough food for everyone
What were the two major rivers in Mesopotamia?
Euphrates River and Tigris River
What is the written language of ancient Israelites called?
Hebrew
Along which river did the first Indian civilizations develop?
Indus River OR Ganges River
Indus River
What did the Egyptians write on?
Papyrus
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
Belief that the rulers of China were chosen by the gods
Where were the first human artifacts found?
Bombas Cave in southern Africa
What were ziggurats made for?
To worship gods and store food
Who founded the religion of Judaism?
Abraham
What was the major mountain range that cut off India called?
Himalayan Mountains
Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?
Confucius believed that rulers should be _____ and have good ______ _______.
A) feared - punishment ideas
B) feared - respectful standings
C) nice - moral character
D) virtuous - moral character
D) virtuous - moral character
Which continent was the last one that early humans migrated to?
South America
What kind of writing did ancient Mesopotamians use?
Cuneiform
What kingdom did the Israelites conquer?
Canaan
Which god was known for being the destroyer?
Shiva
The discovery of which pharaoh's tomb helped historians learn a lot about ancient Egypt?
Tutankhamen (King Tut)
Which dynasty is being described (Shang or Zhou):
Developed new technologies such as war chariots and bronze-tipped spears
First dynasty historians know much about
Developed the first Chinese writing system
Shang Dynasty
Who was the god that weighed the hearts in the Underworld?
Osiris
Filial piety is dutiful respect for one's ____?
A) priests and doctors
B) political leaders
C) parents and elders
C) parents and elders