Early Man
What's another name for the Old Stone Age and he New Stone Age?
New Stone Age: Neolithic Age
What continent is Mesopotamia located on?
Asia
How is the Israelite different from the other people from Ancient civilizations?
the Israelite's are monotheistic (believed in one god) while the other civilizations were all polytheistic.
Explain how the city of Mohenjo-Daro was carefully planned.
Mohenjo-Daro had streets in a grid, the sewer systems(brought waste outside), and plumbing indoors
Why was Julius Caesar killed?
Ruled for too long and ruled like a king. the Senate were afraid of his power and felt that he world take away the power of the Senate.
What is a Nomad?
People who move from place to place in search of food.
Was Mesopotamia Monotheistic or Polytheistic? What is the definition of Monotheistic and polytheistic?
Mesopotamia was Polytheistic
Monotheistic: belief in one god
Polytheistic: belief in many gods
What continent is Egypt located on and who United Upper and Lower Egypt and began dynastic rule?
Narmer also known as Menes United Upper and Lower Egypt and began dynastic rule.
Egypt was located on Africa.
Why was the Silk Route important to China? What are some examples of Shi Huangdi ?
Shi Huangdi set up a common system of currency (money), weights and measures. he also joined together existing portions of the Great Wall to create a border to the north of China.
How did Rome feel about Augustus?
Augustus rebuilt Rome. People were grateful for the peace he brought and improvements he made.
What is systematic agriculture?
The organized growing of food an a regular basis.
Who was responsible for the first written law code? Describe these laws and their punishments were like?
Hammurabi was responsible for writing the law of Hammurabi. The punishments were harsh and often replicated the crime.
Ex: eye for an eye
they studied the stars to help predict when the Nile River was going to flood.
How did the Geography of Ancient China affect people living there and describe the geography.
in Ancient China there was mountains, deserts, and seas that kept China isolated from the rest of the world. Only one-tenth of China's land is good for farming, most of the land is covered by mountain and deserts.
How did Pericles help people get involved with the government?
1. helped make Athens more democratic
2. gave jobs to people based on skill, not place in society
3.paid government officials to allow everyone the opportunity to be part of governmnet
what was the effect of surplus?
the effect of surplus is that once they had surplus they began to travel and trade to get things they need.
What are some Sumerian inventions?
Cuneiform, Wheel, sailboat, wooden plow, bronze
Describe the ancient Egyptian social class pyramid.
it was shaped like a pyramid, the people with most power was at the top of the pyramid (the Pharaohs and their family members) and as you go from the top of the pyramid to the bottom of the pyramid (unskilled workers, slaves, and prisoners it increases in population and decreases in power.
The rugged mountains along the northern borders and seas along the southern borders kept India separated from the rest of the continent. Winter monsoons brought cold, dry air, and the Summer monsoons brought warm, wet air and rain needed to grow their crops.
In Athens and Sparta what role in government did men and women play in daily life?
Athens: Men would go to the agora and participate in government: boys, women, and slaves did not. Women did household duties and had little rights.
Sparta: women could take part in athletic training, raise strong children, and could own land.
Whats the difference between how the Paleolithic people got food and how the Neolithic got food?
Paleolithic people hunted and gathered to get food, while Neolithic people grew food (Systematic Agriculture) and some still hunted and gathered but the main source is buy growing the food.
What was the area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers called? Why was it called this?
The area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers is called the Fertile Crescent because when the Rivers flooded, silt washed onto the land in this area and created rich soil. The silt created fertile soil which was good for farming.
How did the Nile River affect life in Ancient Egypt? What geographic feature protected Egypt from invasions in the north, south, east, and west?
The Nile gave them fertile soil for farming, water for food, drinking, bathing, transportation, ability to trade, protection in the north and south.
In the North the marshy land of the Nile Delta, In the south the rough and dangerous Cataracts, and in the East and West the hot, sandy deserts protected ancient Egypt.
What are some differences and similarities from Confucian beliefs, Buddhism, and Hinduism?
Confucian beliefs: Confucius teachings on family, respect, honor, honesty, and wisdom shaped Chinese society. believed that respect within the family would lead to respect within society.
Buddhism: Buddha was once a prince who thought the people should give up selfish wants and desires in order to find peace. The Main goal was to reach Nirvana (the feeling of perfect peace and happiness). Spread to China by missionaries. Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha or enlightened one) was the founder. Most people in China, Japan, and SE Asia practiced Buddhism.
Hinduism: Hinduism does NOT have one, single founder; it was a blend of many beliefs; oldest religion (3,500 years old) Main god, Brahman. Sacred text: the Vedas. Meditation and worship at shrines was practiced. Gandhi: important Hindu leader of India. Faithful followers of Hinduism would be reincarnated to a higher caste following this cycle: Birth into jail>> do your duty/follow your dharma>> created good karma >> be born into a better life/jati.
How was Greece's physical geography influenced its early civilizations?
had many mountains and rocky soil; not much farm-able land Surrounded by seas so they became good fishermen and traders. Mountains and deep valleys separated the Greeks, causing them to become independent of each other and create separate city- states.