Africa
What river was central to the civilizations of Kush and Aksum?
Nile River
Who founded the Mauryan Empire?
Chandragupta Maurya
What was the Great Wall built to protect against?
Invasions by nomadic tribes like the Huns
What religion did Asoka promote during his reign?
Buddhism
What geographic feature isolated India from the rest of Asia?
The Himalayas
What was the main resource that made Kush wealthy?
Gold
Which Mauryan emperor spread Buddhism and built stupas?
Asoka
Who was the first emperor of unified China?
Qin Shi Huang
Who was Frumentius, and what was his role in Africa?
A Christian missionary who helped convert Aksum to Christianity.
How did the Nile River’s flooding benefit the civilizations of Africa?
It deposited fertile soil, enabling successful farming.
Which kingdom defeated Kush and adopted Christianity as its religion?
Aksum
What are two major achievements of the Gupta Empire in mathematics?
The concept of zero and the decimal system
What was the Pax Sinica, and which dynasty established it?
What philosophy emphasized proper relationships and moral behavior in China?
Confucianism
What trade goods were commonly exchanged along the Silk Road?
Silk, spices, gold, and precious stones.
What is a "stele," and which African civilization was known for constructing them?
A stone pillar used as a monument, built by Aksum
Why did Buddhism decline during the Gupta Empire?
Hinduism regained prominence by adapting Buddhist teachings and simplifying its religious practices.)
Name two technologies developed during the Han Dynasty.
Paper-making and the magnetic compass.)
What are the "Vedas," and which civilization are they associated with?
Sacred texts of Hinduism, associated with India.
Why was Djenné-Djeno significant in West Africa?
It was one of the oldest known cities, important for trade and agriculture.
What was the primary purpose of canopic jars in Egyptian mummification?
To store the internal organs of the deceased
What famous Indian poet from the Gupta period is known as the "Indian Shakespeare"?
Kalidasa
What was the Silk Road, and why was it significant?
A trade route connecting China to the Mediterranean, facilitating cultural and economic exchange.
How did Buddhism change as it spread to China during the Han Dynasty?
It blended with Chinese beliefs, emphasizing compassion and meditation.
What allowed Aksum to thrive as a trade hub?
Its location near the Red Sea and trade with the Roman Empire.