Egyptians built using _________, where Mesopotamian civilizations built using ____________.
Stone, mud-brick
200
King Sargon united Akkadia using what weapons?
Bronze.
200
Who was the leader who unified Babylon?
Hammurabi
200
Who founded Christianity, and where was it located?
Jesus, in Israel/ Jerusalem.
200
Who founded Islam, and what city is the Islamic center?
Muhammed, in Mecca.
200
Name two prophets of Judaism.
Abraham, Moses, David, ...
300
Name the two rivers of Mesopotamia, and the river of Egypt
The Tigris & the Euphrates, and the Nile.
300
Name two things the Akkadians invented.
The Arch, first to make Bronze, and they also invented the wheel.
300
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
300
Name 1 Jewish belief.
Various.
300
What are the 3 "faces" or parts of "god" according to Hindus?
Three faces of god honored by Hindus are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
400
Why was Hammurabi called the "lawgiver"?
Wrote a code of laws on stone so all could see.
400
Name two things Hammurabi accomplished?
He built a wall around Babylon 11 miles long, and 80 feet thick.
He improved trade roads.
Wrote down a code of laws.
400
What are the 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism?
a. Our life is full of suffering.
b. Our suffering is cause by selfish wants.
c. We stop suffering when we stop being jealous, greedy, and selfish.
d. We can stop wanting more.
400
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Shahadah - Statement that there is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet.
Salah - Ritual prayer 5 times a day toward Mecca.
Zakat - Money given to spread Islam and help the poor.
Sawm - Fasting (not eating) during the day during the month of Ramadan.
Hajj - Trip to Mecca to touch the black stone (Kaaba)
400
Name 2 things the Egyptians created or developed.
Papyrus writing paper
Medicine
Math system based on the number 10.
500
Why did the first civilizations grow up near rivers?
Access to water for growing plants, river brings fresh dirt every year.
500
Describe the Phoenicians. What did they invent and why are they important?
Invention of the alphabet, 22 letters, famous traders and sailors.
500
Name two similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism.
a. Both believe that life is sad and evil.
b. Both believe in reincarnation, and many Buddhists refuse to kill animals or eat meat.
500
Name two differences between Hinduism and Buddhism.
a. Buddhists believe all people are equal. Hindus believe some people are better because they are closer to being Brahman.
b. Buddhists believe they can reach nirvana in this lifetime. Hindus believe enlightenment takes many lifetimes to learn.
500
Name five characteristics that describe ancient Egypt.
Pyramids, polytheistic, believed heart was weighed after death compared to a feather, worshipped the sun and the Nile river. Stone buildings for the wealthy.