Geography
What are the seven continents?
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia
What does “nomadic” mean?
moving from place to place with no permanent home
Name characteristics of a civilization.
writing, government, religion, social class, or cities
What is polytheism?
belief in many gods
Who was Hammurabi?
the king of Babylon who created a famous code of laws
What two rivers did Mesopotamia lie between?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What human development marks the change from prehistory to history
invention of writing
What was Hammurabi’s Code?
one of the first written legal codes from Babylon
What is monotheism?
belief in one god
What was Hammurabi’s Code and why was it important?
one of the first written law systems that established justice and order
How did geography affect communities in Ancient Greece?
mountains separated them, so they formed independent city-states
What were the Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages?
Old Stone Age (hunting/gathering) and New Stone Age (farming/settlements)
What writing system did ancient Egypt use?
hieroglyphics
Who was Confucius?
a Chinese philosopher who taught respect, order, and moral values
Who was Confucius and what did he teach?
Chinese thinker who taught family values, respect, and ethics
What is the Fertile Crescent?
an area of rich farmland in the Middle East where early civilizations developed
Name one use early people found for fire
cooking, warmth, light, or protection
Why did most ancient civilizations form near rivers?
they provided water, fertile soil, and transportation
What is Legalism?
a Chinese philosophy that believes in strict laws and harsh punishments
Identify the Qin Dynasty and its contributions.
the dynasty that unified China, began building the Great Wall, and used Legalism
What is the difference between location and place in geography terms?
location tells where something is; place describes what it is like there
Who was Australopithecus and why is this hominid important
an early hominid that walked upright and is one of the first ancestors of humans
What kind of government did Mesopotamia have?
ruled by kings
How does Taoism differ from Confucianism?
Taoism focuses on harmony with nature and simplicity, while Confucianism focuses on relationships and respect
What is a primary source vs. a secondary source?
a primary source is a firsthand account (like a diary), and a secondary source is secondhand (like a textbook)