Early Humans
What are hunter gatherers?
People who would hunt and gather their food
The term Polytheism means?
Belief in many gods
What is a Monsoon?
Seasonal winds that brought wet and dry air to India
Why did the Greek people need to colonize?
Not enough land to farm
What was the major mountain chains that protected Italy?
Alps and Apennines
How did early humans communicate with each other?
Cave Paintings
Describe how the Nile river helped the Egyptian people?
Gave them fresh water and silt for farming
What is difference between Inner and Outer China?
Outer China was rocky and dry, Inner China was wet and lush
What is the major difference between the geography of Greece and other civilizations we have studied?
Greece had major rivers
Plebs: Common People
Pats: Rich Landowners
What does the term Paleolithic mean?
Old Stone Age
What was the purpose of the pyramids?
What two major religions began in India?
Hinduism and Buddhism
What is Mythology?
Made up stories about heros, monsters and gods/goddesses
Ruled by the people, divided into three branches, each had their own powers and duties
What is the Agricultural Revolution refer to?
The invention of Farming
Why did the Egyptians mummify bodies?
Describe the Caste System?
Strict social structure in which people could not marry or interact outside their Caste
What are the Four Systems of Government?
Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, Democracy
Describe how Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire
Through travel,trade and word of mouth
What is the major difference between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages
Neolithic people farmed, Paleolithic were hunter and gatherers
Describe what the Egyptians believed about their gods/goddesses?
They controlled all aspects of the world
What were the three Chinese Philosophies?
Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism
What was the lasting impact of Alexander the Great?
Spread Greek culture to Asia
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Shahada (Belief in one god), Salat (Prayer), Zakat (donation), Sawm (fasting), Hajj (pilgrimage)