Unit 1, Concept 1: Pre-History
Humans in pre-history survived mainly through what lifestyle?
What is hunting and gathering
Which river valley civilization developed along the Nile River?
What is Ancient Egypt
Whose teachings of love and forgiveness became the foundation of Christianity?
what is Jesus Christ
What route connected China to the Mediterranean world for trade?
what is the Silk Road
Which European country first set out on major sea explorations around Africa?
what is Portugal
What major discovery allowed humans to cook food and stay warm?
what is fire
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers were home to which early civilization?
what is Mesopotamia
Which ancient empire influenced modern democracies through its law, citizenship, and republican ideas?
what is Roman Empire
What desert trade route connected West Africa to North Africa and beyond?
what is the Trans-Saharan Trade Route
Which Spanish explorers were the first to encounter the Americas?
what is Christopher Columbus
The shift from hunting and gathering to farming is known as what?
What is Neolithic Revolution
Which river valley civilization is known for planned cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?
what is Ancient India Civilization
What animal can carry heavy loads and needed little water?
what is camel
What strong Central Asian empire made the Silk Roads safer for trade?
what is the Mongol Empire
Which empire built a powerful navy and trading empire in the Indian Ocean during the 16th century?
what is Portugal
what lead to cultural diffusion?
what is Migration
Which river valley civilization is known for honoring ancestors and Confucianism?
what is Ancient China
Which four empires created stability that allowed Silk Road trade to flourish?
what is Han, Kushan, Parthian, and Roman empires
Who is Temujin?
what is Leader of the Mongols
who was part of the sea-based empires?
what is Portuguese, Spain, Dutch, England, and France empires
What is the term for humans moving from place to place in search of food?
what is nomadism
Which river valley civilization is known for strong central government?
what is Ancient India
Who acted as “middlemen” on the Silk Road, buying goods and reselling them at higher prices?
what is Parthian
Which maritime trade network connected East Africa, the Middle East, India, and China?
what is Indian Ocean Trade Network
Which two European powers dominated overseas sea-based empires by the 17th century?
what is Spain and Portugal