Old Kingdom
Did Egyptians practice polytheism or monotheism?
Polytheism
Which Pharaoh was known as the "child ruler"?
King Tut
What was the first Chinese dynasty?
Shang Dynasty
True or False: The Mongols ruled China as the Yuan Dynasty
True
Why were the pyramids built?
To honor/bury the Pharaohs
What was Egypt's economy based on?
Agriculture
What was the result of trade expanding during the New Kingdom
Foreign goods and new ideas
What was the Silk Road?
Trade route between China and Europe
Who was the first foreign group to rule China?
The Mongols
What did natural barriers do for China?
Isolated it from other parts of the world
Was Pharaoh considered a king or a god?
Both
During the New Kingdom, Egypt became a what?
Empire
What were the two major achievements of the Shang Dynasty?
Bronze and writing system
Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?
Ghengis Khan
What dominated the Egyptian world/thought?
The Nile River
What were Egyptians beliefs in the afterlife?
Peaceful, perfect world. Body had to be preserved
What was the capital city during the Middle Kingdom?
Thebes
Construction of the Great Wall began with which dynasty?
Qin Dynasty
What were the Mongols most well known for?
Warfare and conquering lands
Mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts
Who was the most famous Pharaoh of the Old Kingdom?
Why is King Tut known so well?
Body well preserved, found by historians, studied by many
Longest lasting dynasty and what did they use to defeat the Shang Dynasty?
Zhou, iron weapons
Which merchant explorer went to China during the Yuan Dynasty?
Marco Polo
What does the Nile River flow into?
The Mediterranean Sea