Ancient Egypt
Why was the Nile River so important to Ancient Egypt?
It provided fertile soil and a reliable food and water source
Which 2 city-states fought against each other the most?
Sparta and Athens
Where was their settlement located?
The Fertile Cresent
Is Judaism Monotheistic or Polytheistic?
Monotheistic
Would you pronounce emperor qin; chin or quin
chin
Who was the first female Pharoh?
Hatshepsut
What were the 4 types of government in Ancient Greece?
Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny and Democracy
What did they do when they had uncontrolled flooding?
They built Irrigation Systems
What is the last caste of the Hindu's?
Shudras
What was the main thing that Rome traded with on the silk road?
Glassware
What is the highest social status in Ancient Egypt?
Pharaohs.
What was one of the most famous marketplaces?
Agora
What was their written language called?
Cuneiform
Darma and Karma is part of what religion?
Hinduism
What was Hammurabi's Code?
Fair rights to slaves and women
Who was the second highest in the social structure?
Government officials.
how old was Alexander the great when he started ruling?
20
What was the biggest achievement of the sumariens?
The Wheel
An ascetic is from what religion?
Buddhism
What were the 4 edicts Ashoka carved into walls?
Buddhist values, general warfare, justice and security
Who were the 3 types of government officials?
Vizier, Cheif Treasurer, Military Commander
Why were sporting events held?
To honor the gods and goddesses
What were the 4 empires of the Sumerians?
Akkadien, assyrion, babylonian and neo-Babylonian
Which Eightfold Path teaching encourages not to kill, steal or lie?
Right Action
What stone age switched to farming and permanent settlement?
Neolithic