Geography and Religion
What is a map?
A visual representation of an area.
What is one invention that improved communication?
The alphabet or writing systems
What system governs a society?
Politics
What is the study of how people use resources called?
Economics
What defines the way people interact in a society?
Social structure
What is the term for the study of the earth's surface?
Geography
Name a famous architectural achievement.
Answer: The Great Pyramid of Giza.
What is a democracy?
A system of government where citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives.
What is trade?
The exchange of goods and services.
What is a caste system?
A hierarchical social structure found in some societies.
What is a sacred text?
A book or script that is considered holy in a religion.
What was the significance of the wheel?
To be able to move heavy things
What is a monarchy?
A system of government ruled by a king or queen.
What is currency?
A system of money in general use.
How do social classes affect daily life?
They influence access to resources, education, and opportunities.
How does climate affect agriculture?
Different climates determine the types of crops that can be grown.
What is a major literary work of a civilization?
Alphabets, bible, etc.
What is an empire?
A group of states or territories controlled by one sovereign power.
What role do taxes play in an economy?
Taxes fund government services and infrastructure.
What is a matriarchal society?
A society where women hold primary power.
What is an example of a religious text?
The Bible, Quran, or Vedas
Name an invention from ancient Egypt.
Pyramids, mummifications, hieroglyphics, etc.
What are checks and balances?
Mechanisms to prevent any one branch of government from gaining too much power.
How does supply and demand influence prices?
Prices rise when demand exceeds supply and fall when supply exceeds demand.
What are the roles of men and women in ancient societies?
Typically, men were providers and warriors, while women managed the household and raised children.