Unit 1: Time and Dating
What is civilization?
People coming to create communities
Where is the Indus River Valley located?
Along the Indus River
This philosophy emphasizes moral integrity, proper social relationships, and respect for elders.
What is Confucianism?
What is Great Zimbabwe best known for ?
its impressive stone structures
TRUE OR FALSE does corn support settlements and large cities ?
TRUE
What does "BCE/CE" stand for?
Before common era/common era
What was the first law code in history?
Hammurabi's Code
This philosophy/religion, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, teaches the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
What is Buddhism?
TRUE OR FALSE is Mansa Musa the wealthiest individuals in history?
TRUE
Hieroglyphic type of writing includes?
800 glyphs (symbols)
How many years is an millennium?
1000 years
What was the primary religion of the China River Civilizations?
Confucianism
This ancient Chinese philosophy advocates for living in harmony with the Dao, or "the way."
What is Daoism (or Taoism)?
In the 900s, Islamic merchants visited the west coasts of Africa for ?
Trade
Who were the people that spread South ?
•North America
•Central America
•Caribbean Islands
•South America
What age was the rise of civilization?
Neolithic
This ancient civilization, known for its pyramids and pharaohs, thrived along the Nile River.
What is Ancient Egypt?
This major Indian religion believes in a cycle of reincarnation and is centered around concepts like karma and dharma.
What is Hinduism?
How did the trade routes helped build powerful empires ?
By including Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, boosting their wealth and influence.
What happens when you lose the Pok-ta-pok game?
Losing team sacrificed to gods after the game
What are the three divisions of time in chronological order?
Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern History
This civilization, known for developing one of the first writing systems, flourished between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
What is Mesopotamia?
This path, consisting of eight steps, guides individuals in Buddhism to overcome selfish desires and ultimately achieve Nirvana, the liberation from the cycle of reincarnation.
What is the Eightfold Path?
The Swahili city states established and expanded their what?
Power by maintaining trade networks with the Islamic states
Known for its pyramids and calendar, this ancient civilization thrived in Mesoamerica with key sites like Tikal.
What is the Maya civilization?