Israelites/Mesopotamia
What continent is Mesopotamia located on
Asia
What is a nomad
People who move from place to place in a group in search of food.
why was the silk road so important in China?
it facilitated trade, enabling China to export luxury goods like silk, spices, and porcelain in exchange for gold, silver, and other goods.
tell why was Julius caesar was kiled
.he ruled for too long and he ruled like a king
.the Senate were afraid of his power and felt that he would tack away the power of the senate.
what were the Greeks religious beliefs
they believed in more than one god or goddess- polytheistic
What does the word polytheistic mean?
The belief in many gods
How did old stone age people get food
hunting and fishing
Discuss the achievements of Shi Huanghi
- set up a common system of currency, weights and measures.
- joined together existing portions of the Great Wall to create a border to the north of China
what was the Senate during the Roman republic/
. made up of wealthy Roman
. proposed and voted on the new law
what role did men play in government
Name some Sumerian inventions
Cuneiform, wheel, sailboat, wooden plow and bronze
what is systematic agriculture?
the organized growing of food on a regular basis; This changed the lives of the Neolithic people since that were able to stay in one place growing food, creating surplus , and having free time to specialize in many trades.
discuss the geography of ancient China
mountains, deserts and seas kept China isolated from the rest of the world
who found Rome
Romulus and Remus are twin brothers who are said to have founded the city of Rome.
what were the three early Greek Philosphers
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
How were the Israelites different from the Mesopotamians?
The israelites were monotheistic (believed in one god) and Mesopotamians were all polytheistic.
what is specialization
the process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill of job.
Discuss Confucian beliefs and teachings
Believed that respect with the family would lead to respect within society ( filial piety)
how long did it tack to dige up Rome
it took several centuries
Describe the lives of Spartan women
-Could take part in athletic training
- raised strong women
- could own land
What does the acronym G.R.A.P.E.S. stand for?
Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, Social Structure
what was domestication?
the process where humans selectively breed and manage wild animals and plants to make them more suitable for human use and coexistence, often resulting in physical and behavioral changes over time
Explain the impact of Confucian on Chinese Society
Confucius teachings on family, respect, honor, honesty and wisdom shaped Chinese society
discuss the contributions of Augustus and how people felt about him
. rebuilt the city of Rome
.people were greateful for the peace he brought and improvements he made
Alexanders the Great's goal for his empire
Wanted to conquer as much land as possible and create a large empire