Unit 1
When was the Earth created?
4.6 billion years ago
Explain what is prehistory
the time before written records, archeologists look for the places where people may have lived
Name the very first civilization
Sumer
What are the vedas?
the collection of hundreds of sacred hymns
What is natural complex?
is totality of natural objects, phenomena or characteristics that make up a whole;
Name liquid layer of iron and nickel of the Earth
outer core
Provide examples of primary sources
letters, diaries, eyewitness articles, videos, speeches, artifacts
Which type of religion (monotheistic or politheistic) was trait to ancient time, explain your answer
politheistic
caste system was formed because of religion of Hinduism
What are the differences between climate and weather?
Weather: Atmospheric conditions (temperature, rainfall, etc…) at a specific point in time
Climate: Atmospheric conditions (temperature, rainfall, etc…) of a region over a long period of time
Name two types of the crust
oceanic and continental
How agricultral revolution started?
-Ice Age ended 14 000 years ago and climate changed dramatically which changed Earth's surface
- population drew
- food supply
Name the first empire on Earth and explain how it was formed
Akkadian empire, Sargon conquered Sumerian city- states and built an empire
Describe how ancient China was united
Shi Huangdi united chinese provinces under his control. He defeted invader from Huang He river and Vietnam and unify China
Name the biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems
Abiotic- plants, animals, fungi, etc.
Abiotic- sunlight, water, wind, temperature, etc.
What is plate tectonics?
movement and interaction of the Earth's plates
Describe differences between fossils and artifacts
Fossils as age indicators;
Fossils as environmental indicators;
Fossils as indicators of Earth movements;
Fossils as indicators of ancient geography;
Artifacts tell their own stories;
Artifacts connect people;
Artifacts mean many things;
Artifacts capture moments;
Artifacts reflect changes.
Describe battle of Thermopylae
After battle of Marathon, son of Darius wanted to conquer Greek's territory and began the Second Persian War. He had an army force of about 100 000 men. Spartans had about 300 soldiers led by king Leonidas. Spartans stopped the Persians at a narrow mountain pass called Thermopylae and it lasted invaders for days. Then, a Greek traitor showed another path through the mountains. Greeks died heroically in defense of Greece
How Buddhism was formed?
Siddhartha Gautama wanted to find the way to avoid sufferings and reached nirvana under the fig tree. And he enlightened and understood that people should overcome personal desires. Then he spreaded new faith in China, India, etc.
Factors that affect climate
- climat changes (global warming)
- zones of latitude
- wind and ocean currents
- topography (rain showers), etc
Explain how Himalayan mountains was formed
When the land masses run into each other, or slide under each other, it causes earthquakes and volcanoes, and sometimes huge mountain chains, like the Alps or the Himalayas , get pushed up high above sea level.
What was the economy of the earliest cities based on?
- farming
- trading
Whar were the consequences of Pax Romana?
One of the greatest legacies of the Pax Romana was the spread of Roman culture to Western Europe. Roman rule in the semicivilized areas of Gaul (Modern-day France), Britain, and Spain and Augustus’ establishment of peace during this time period meant that there were Roman troops permanently stationed in the provinces. These factors helped Romanize and civilize provinces in the distant regions of the empire. Romans treated their conquered peoples well and Roman prosperity was promoted in these regions. The peoples of conquered regions did not hesitate to copy Roman-style dress, language, architecture, and government. The Roman Empire covered an immense stretch of land. The powerful military and Romanization of conquered peoples allowed Rome to extend throughout the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the western parts of Asia.
What is a filial piety?
Complete obedience to one’s parents during their lifetime and the performance of certain rituals after their death
Describe human impact on biomes
- deforestation
- air polution (emission of CO2)
- industrialization, etc.