Quarter 1 Review
What's the difference between a PUSH factor and a PULL factor?
PUSH FACTORS - what makes you want to LEAVE an area; negative reasons
PULL FACTORS - what attracts you to an area; makes you want to move to a new area; positives
This term describes the belief in many gods, a key feature of Mesopotamian religion.
What is polytheism?
Which position / title is located at the very top of the social pyramid? HINT: This position has the most power and authority.
KINGS
This term describes the belief in only one God.
What is monotheism?
What's the significance of the Neolithic Revolution?
Early humans started farming
Slowly stopped hunting & gathering
Name the famous mummy that we learned about during quarter one. HINT: He was shot through his shoulder with an arrow before he died.
Otzi the Ice Man
These leaders, who often held political power, played a significant role in Mesopotamian government due to their religious influence.
What is a priest?
Which position / title is located on the 2nd level of the social pyramid?
Priests and Government Officials (and Scribes)
This term describes the hierarchy in ancient societies, where people were ranked based on their status and occupation.
What is a social pyramid?
List two benefits of living between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
1. Transportation for travel
2. Transportation for trade
3. Regular flooding left behind fertile, rich soil
4. Fertile soil allowed them to feed a growing population
True or False: A diary is an example of a primary source of information.
TRUE
Each city-state in Mesopotamia had one of these, to protect and represent them.
What are gods and goddesses?
Which position / title is located on the 3rd level of the social pyramid?
Artisans, Merchants, and Craftsmen
This ancient Babylonian ruler is famous for creating one of the earliest known sets of laws.
Who is Hammurabi?
What is the name of the first writing system?
Cuneiform
Give me TWO examples of secondary sources.
Textbook
Biography
Newspaper article about an event from long ago
Newspaper article containing opinions
Article from someone who DID NOT witness the event in question
A rumor
In Mesopotamian cities, these building served as places of worship and community gatherings.
What is a Ziggurat?
Which position / title is located on the 4th level of the social pyramid?
Farmers and Laborers (or Peasants)
This is the non-religious term for “Before Christ”
What is Before Common Era?
How many continents are there on EARTH?
7
Explain the difference between a biography and an autobiography.
Biography: An account of someone's life written by another person. (A book about Beyonce, but written by her mother)
Autobiography: An account of someone's life written by that person. (A book about Beyonce's life, written by Beyonce herself)
In Mesopotamia, religion influenced not only personal beliefs but also these larger societal systems and structures.
What is Government Structures?
Which position / title is located at the BOTTOM of the social pyramid?
Slaves
Ancient civilizations often developed near these, which provided water, food, and transportation.
What is a river civilization?
Name all 7 of the continents.
1. Africa 2. Asia
3. Antartica 4. North America
5. South America 6. Europe
7. Australia