Geography
What were the names of the rivers in Mesopotamia?
What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?
Monotheism is the worship of one god, polytheism is the worship of several gods.
Who was King Hammurabi?
King Hammurabi ruled over ancient Mesopotamia and presented the people with Hammurabi's Code, the first set of written laws.
How did camels influence the Silk Road?
Camels allowed merchants to travel across the desert.
Which physical feature assisted Ancient Indians in trading?
Rivers and oceans
What did the Himalayan mountains offer India?
Protection
What were the benefits of the Great Wall? What are the consequences?
The Great Wall offered protection to China, but many people died building it.
Who was treated the worst by Hammurabi's Code? Why?
Slaves were treated the worst because they were the lowest social class.
What did early settlers build their houses out of?
Cow poo
What is importing and exporting?
Importing means you're bringing goods in, exporting means you're taking goods out.
Why did early humans settle along rivers?
Early humans settled along rivers because the rivers provided water for crops, as well as water for trade and travel.
What is the main idea of the Confucian idea of filial piety?
Individuals should understand their duties and responsibilities and show respect to their elders.
What is a dynasty?
A dynasty is a ruling family.
How did calendars contribute to growth in cities and agriculture in ancient Mesopotamia?
They helped farmers plan their crops to avoid floods, which allowed them to grow more food and to feed more people in the cities.
How did the Silk Road influence the economy of the ancient world?
The Silk Road connected civilizations from China to Europe and allowed them to trade with one another.
What are the five themes of geography?
Region, Place, Location, Movement, Human Environment Interaction
Prince G left his palace, saw suffering, and made it his mission to found the cause of human suffering.
What is a way of thinking, acting; your beliefs and customs called?
Culture
When Neolithic farming communities divided jobs among different people, they were able to develop what benefit to their society?
Job Specialization
Why was Egypt able to become powerful?
Being able to trade with other civilizations
Which two rivers were worshiped by ancient civilizations?
Nile, Yangtzee, Ganges
What is the caste system?
The caste system is the social hierarchy in Ancient India. The caste system determined what a person was allowed to do.
How does the ancient philosophy of legalism relate to modern day?
Legalism says society should be organized by a set of laws because people are bound to be bad. Modern day America is also organized by laws.