Global I Review
Earliest known river valley civilization
Mesopotamia
What is a primary source?
A primary source is a first-hand account of an event or topic.
How many continents are there?
7 continents
This country is credited for starting both World Wars?
Germany
Who is the current President of the United States?
Joe Biden
Athens created this type of Government and US used it as base
What is democracy
a group of nations or people ruled over by an emperor or single central government is known as an ______
Empire
Name all of the continents
North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, Antarctica
This country is the first (and only) country to use atomic bombs in warfare
the United States
What is the Capital of New York?
Albany
What system prohibits Hindus from moving up the social ladder.
What is the Caste system
The term 'Agriculture' has to do with _______
Farming
This longest river in the world is important to Egypt
What is the Nile
Before electricity, what type of power did we use?
Coal
What is the largest states in the US?
Alaska
Written set of laws used in ancient Mesopotamia. It is known for its harsh punishment of crimes (i.e.- “an eye for an eye”).
Hammurabi's Code
DAILY DOUBLE !!!
the usually violent attempt by people to end the rule of one government or ruler and replace it with a new one
On what continent is France located?
Europe
This imperialist leader of France was famous for being short.
Napoleon Bonaparte
What city was the first capital of the United States?
New York City
List the worlds five most practiced religions
What is Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam
the study of how people/ countries manage limited resources (money) to satisfy their wants and needs
Economics
Which country is also its own continent?
Australia
How would you describe the geography of Great Britain?
Great Britain is an island
Who is the Governor of New York?
Kathy Hochul