Unit 1, Concept 1: pre-History
Humans in pre-history survived mainly because of what lifestyle
What is
Hunting and gathering
which river valley civilization developed along the Nile River
What is Ancient Egypt
What route connected China to the Mediterranean world for trade?
What is The Silk Roads
Which European country first set out on major sea explorations around Africa?
What is Portugal
Whose teachings of love and forgiveness became the foundation of Christianity?
What is Jesus Christ
what important 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
What desert trade route connected West Africa to North Africa and beyond?
What is Trans-Saharan Trade Route
Which Spanish explorers were the first to encounter the Americans ?
What is Christopher Columbus
Which ancient empire influenced modern democracies through its citizenship, law and republican ideas?
What is Roman Empire
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 strong Central Asian empire made the Silk Roads safer for trade
What is Mongol Empire
Which empire built a powerful navy and trading empire in the Indian Ocean during the 16th century?
What is Portugal
What animal can carry heavy loads and only needs a little bit of water?
What is a Camel
What lead to cultural diffusion?
What is Migration?
Which river valley civilization is known for its honoring of ancestors and Confucianism
What is Ancient China
Who is Temujin?
What is Leader of the Mongolo
Who was part of the Sea-based Empires?
What is Portuguese, Spain, Dutch, England, and France Empires
Which four empires created stability that allowed the Silk Road trade to flourish?
What is Parthian, Han, Kushan and Roman Empire
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 its strong central government?
What is Ancient India
Which maritime trade network connected East Africa, the Middle East, Inia, 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
Who acted as the "Middlemen" on the Silk Road, buying goods and reselling them at higher prices ?
What is Parthians