Southwest Asia
Southwest Asia II
South Asia
Egypt
East Asia
100
The two main rivers
What are the Tigris and Euphrates? 
100
The historic name, it means "land between rivers".
What is Mesopotamia? 
100
it is the main river of ancient civilization in the area. 
What is the Indus? 
100
They were they dynastic rulers.
Who were pharaohs? 
100
the philosopher who believed in the importance of family and respect.
Who was Confucius? 
200
The religion with only one god. 
What is monotheism? 
200
the name of one of the first and most important civilizations, the people created written records
What is Sumer? (the Sumerians)
200
They were invaders who took over the Indus Valley civilization and were known for the caste system and creating the Vedas.
Who are the Aryans? 
200
It is the major river leading the the Egyptian civilization.
What is the Nile? 
200
characters
How are Chinese, Japanese, and Korean words written? 
300
They believe Jesus is God's son, He died and was resurrected, and will come again to take people to heaven.
Who are Christians? 
300
It was ruled by Muslim tribes and included most of Southwest Asia, southeastern Europe, and northern Africa in the 1300's
What is the Ottoman Empire? 
300
These are the two major religions that began in the Indus Valley
What are Hinduism and Buddhism? 
300
It was thought to be a happy place, and if you wanted to stay there, your ka had to recognize you. 
What is the afterlife? 
300
It was populated by Chinese citizens who escaped the Communist take-over.
What is Taiwan? 
400
They follow the Torah, believe Abraham was God's prophet, and follow Kosher dietary rules.
Who are Jews? 
400
They are some of the countries that came after the Ottoman Empire, on the same land. 
What are Turkey, Palestine, Iraq, Iran, and Israel? 
400
They were Muslim leaders, rulers who practiced a minority religion, and they encouraged art, science, and culture. 
Who were the Mughals? 
400
Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, Cleopatra
Who were female pharaohs? 
400
Mao Zedong
Who is the leader of the Communist party who took over the government in 1949? 
500
They believe Allah is the one God, Muhammad is His prophet, and live by the Qu'ran. 
Who are Muslims? 
500
It is a terrorist Muslim group that has recently ruled Mideastern countries.
What is the Taliban? 
500
He encouraged India to oppose British rule, but in a non-violent way.
Who is Mohandas Gandhi? 
500
Giza
What is the city nearest the pyramids and the Valley of the Kings? 
500
The first was a military leader of Japan, and the second is a landowning warrior. 
What are shoguns and samurai? 
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