River Valley Civilizations
This code established that all men are equal under the law.
Hammurabi’s Code
Polytheism is the belief in this.
Many Gods
Athens is most closely associated with this form of government.
Democracy
This type of landform, such as the Nile, Tigris, Euphrates, Huang He, and Indus, helped civilizations grow by providing water, fertile soil, and transportation.
What is a river valley?
Shi Huangdi built this structure to protect his empire from northern invaders.
Great Wall of Chinaa
These rivers supported the development of ancient Egyptian civilization by providing water, fertile soil, and transportation.
What is the Nile River?
This belief system emphasizes the Five Relationships to maintain social order.
Confucianism
This Han dynasty system allowed people to earn government positions through exams.
civil service exam/ system
How did the Indus River benefit the people of the Indus Valley?
It provided water for agriculture and transportation.
This emperor united China under strict laws and created the Qin dynasty.
Shi Huangdi
This feature of Indus Valley cities shows advanced urbanization
grid-like street layouts and plumbing systems
This Hindu concept refers to a person’s moral duties.
Dharma
Shi Huangdi believed in maintaining order through these two methods.
strict laws and harsh punishments
Because of its location near major rivers and mountain passes, this civilization became a center for early trade between South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East and developed well-planned cities with plumbing and a grid system.
What is the Indus Valley Civilization?
How did the Mandate of Heaven affect rulers?
It justified their rule and rebellion against corrupt rulers.
This term refers to the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between civilizations.
Cultural Diffusion
This individual is considered the founder of Judaism.
Abraham
The Code of Hammurabi is significant for introducing this legal principle/ saying
An eye for an eye
The Himalayas provided this advantage to ancient Indian civilizations, but also presented this significant challenge.
Protection from invasion but difficulty in trade and communication
This title given to Shi Huangdi reflects his achievement of unifying China under one ruler.
First Emperor
This Chinese river, also called the Yellow River, was both a source of fertile soil and destructive floods, earning it the nickname “China’s Sorrow.”
What is the Huang He?
This concept in Hinduism reinforces the caste system by linking social roles to spiritual progression.
karma
While Athens practiced democracy, many residents lacked political rights. Which groups were excluded, and why?
Women, slaves, and non-citizens, because citizenship was limited to free men born in Athens
The control of this geographic feature by the Han Dynasty and later the Mongols explains how China’s silk, paper, and gunpowder reached Europe while Buddhism and Islam spread east, reshaping civilizations across Afro-Eurasia.
What is the Silk Road?
What role did Liu Bang play in the collapse of the Qin Dynasty?
Liu Bang was a key leader in the Rebel Army against the Qin Dynasty, taking advantage of widespread discontent and Qin’s harsh rule, ultimately helping bring about its downfall.