Early Humans/Meso
Where was the world's 1st empire, also know and the "Cradle of Civilization"?
Mesopotamia
Why did the ancient Israelites leave Egypt?
to avoid religious persecution
Why was Judaism different from any other religion?
It was monotheistic (worship only ONE God)
Who was Siddhartha Guatama?
The Buddha - founder of Buddhism
What major mountain chain is in the west of China and is the largest in the world?
the Himalayan Mountains
How did advancements in metallurgy impact agriculture in Mesopotamia?
led to the creation of stronger tools - also stronger weapons
How did the Egyptians go about organizing their social classes in ancient Egypt?
by your occupation
What were the movements of the Israelites after Abraham lead them out of Mesopotamia?
Mesopotamia to Canaan
Canaan to Egypt
Egypt to Canaan
(note: Canaan is later NAMED ISREAL)
What are some of the modern affects that the ancient Hindus left with us today?
Hindu-Arabic numerals, medical education, and medical techniques
What helped China to develop and be isloated from the rest of the world?
The geographic features (examples: Himalayan Mountains, Gobi Desert, Pacific Ocean, Plateau of Tibet, Yangtze River, Yellow River)
How did early hunter gatherer have to protect themselves from bad weather?
The built temporary shelters
Why did the Egyptians develop a calendar?
to record and predict a growing season
Who was the 1st king of Israel?
Saul
How does the belief in karma affect Hinduism?
It makes people want to leave a good life so they will benefit from it in their future life
How did the monsoon winds impact China?
by causing floods
What caused trade to increase in Mesopotamia?
Specialization in labor (people doing a specific job) led to the creation of new goods
Who lead the ancient Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
Why did King David have a lasting impact on Israel?
He made Jerusalem the capital of Israel and was known as the "favorite"
Why are the Vedas important to Hinduism?
explains the concepts & rituals essential to practicing Hinduism
Why was Confucius so popular in ancient China?
he provided structure for the people during the Warring States Period
What were 2 postive features of the Fertile Crescent that made it a great place to farm?
rich soil & warm climate
Why was the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb such a huge discovery?
It was the first entact one found in the recent century that provided evidence of Egyptian burial practice
When the breakup of the Kingdom of Israel happened after the 3 kings, what happened? (remember your 13 brothers and sisters)
Divided into the northern (Israel) and southern parts (Judah)
What were the major achievements of the Harrappan civilization?
What was one result for ancient China with the invention of paper in literary circles?
the creation of book production