Early Man
Paleolithic meaning+Neolithic meaning? Where was Otzi found?
Old Stone + New Stone. Otzi was found in the Alps.
How did the land between the Tigris and Euphrates river help the Mesopotamia's people.
Where is Egypt located on? What geographical features/natural barrier protected Egypt from invasions in the north/south/east and west?
Egypt is located on Africa. Egypt is protected in the North by the Nile delta, In the South by the Cataracts, and in the East and West by the deserts.
What kept India isolated from others.
What were monsoons? Why were they important.
The Himalaya mountains isolated India. The Himalaya mountains highest peak is Mount Everest, Mount Everest is more than 29,000 feet tall. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. Monsoon are seasonal winds. In the winter monsoons blow cold, Dry wind from the the Himalaya east to west. During the summer the winds change direction. They bring warm wet air and pouring rains. The summer rains bring farmers water that they need for their crops. This helped farmers grow large amounts of food.
what was the role of the senate during the Roman Republic?
The role of the Senate were to be a group of representatives that helped run the gov. They had membership for life and had the power to pass laws. It was made up of 300 patricians. They proposed and voted on new laws.
Nomad meaning? Who were Nomads? Why were they Nomads?
Nomads are people who moved from place to place. The Paleolithic people were Nomads. Paleolithic people were nomads because they needed to find food since they didn't know farming existed.
Name some Sumerian Inventions.
Some Sumerian contributions are the wheel, wooden plow, bronze, and chariots.
Describe the ancient Egyptian social class pyramid.
Pharaoh at the top with their families. Upper middle class was nobles and army commanders. Bottom was slaves and unskilled workers.
Describe the carefully planned city of Mohenjo-Daro.
Mohenjo-Daro was one of the center of the Indus Valley civilization. Mohenjo-Daro were the homes of Merchants and craftsmen. Ruins from this city indicate the people of this culture planned their cities carefully before they built them. The buildings and streets were neatly arranged according to a grid system. They also had a system for drainage and sewer system.
Discuss the contributions of Augustus and how people felt about him. Tell why Julius Caesar was killed.
Augustus used to be known as Octavian. Augustus was the first Roman Emperor. He also was known as the exalted one. He was also Julius Caesars adopted son. He also made great improvements to Rome.
Julius Caesar was killed because the patricians and several senators decided he had to much power and that they had to get rid of him after he declared himself dictator for life. They believed he also had to much power since the soldiers and plebians liked him.
What is Systematic Agriculture? Describe how this revolution changed their lives? Which Age started Systematic Agriculture.
Systematic Agriculture is farming. This revolution changed their lives since they could now produce a constant food supply. The Neolithic age started Systematic Agriculture.
What continent is Mesopotamia located on? What does the word polytheistic mean?
Mesopotamia is located on Asia. Polytheistic means the belief in many gods.
Describe details about the ancient Egyptian belief in the afterlife? Who was Narmer?
Some details are that they believed the soul would travel to a better place after death if they were good.
Narmer/Menes united upper and lower Egypt by marrying a princess.
Describe the geography of Ancient China and how it affected people living there. Explain the Silk Route and its importance to China.
Ancient China had many different land types. There were tall mountains, big deserts, wide rivers, and flat lands. The mountains and deserts kept China safe from enemies but also made it hard to travel or trade with other places. This caused China to grow mostly on its own. The Yellow River and Yangtze River were very important. They gave water for farming and helped people grow food. Many people lived near these rivers. But the rivers could flood and cause damage to farms and homes.
Describe how Greece's physical geography influenced its early civilizations.
Greece's mainland is about 80% mountains. The mountains made it difficult to communicate and travel with other parts of Greece. City-states were formed with different cultures and ways of life. The soil was rocky and not fertile which made it difficult to form. Greece was located in Southeastern Europe along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Greece was located one peninsula surrounded on three sides by the Mediterranean sea, The Aegean Sea, and the Ionian Sea. The Greeks used bodies of water for trade to get the food and goods they needed to survive.
What is surplus? How did surplus affect the lives of the people? What started surplus?
Surplus is when you have more then you need. It helped the people begin Specialization, It also provided extra food and extra supplies to trade with. The Neolithic people started Surplus after they farmed more then they needed.
What was the area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers called? Why was it called this?
The land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers are called the Fertile Cresent. It Is called the Fertile Cresent because it has very Fertile land thanks to the fact that the Rivers keep overflowing and making the soil very Fertile.
Why did the Egyptians study the stars?
Ancient Egyptians studied the stars for many reasons. They observed the stars to understand the flooding of the Nile River, which was very important for agriculture/fertile land and their society. Their astronomical observations also helped them develop a 365-day calendar, which was vital for organizing agricultural activities and religious festivals. Also the stars were very important to their religious beliefs.
Discuss the achievements of Shi Huangdi. Discuss Confucian beliefs and teachings. Explain the impact on the Chinese society.
Shi Huangdi was the first emperor of a united China. He built the Great Wall of China to keep out invaders and protect the land. He also made one set of laws, money, weights, and writing. He improved roads and built canals to help people travel and trade. Though he ruled harshly, he made China stronger and more organized. Confucius was a teacher whose ideas became very important in China. He taught that people should be kind, honest, and respectful, especially to their parents and elders/filial piety. He believed that rulers should be fair and set a good example. He also said learning and education were very important.
Describe public life in Athens. What role did men play in the gov? what did women play in daily life? Did women have the same rights as men?
Describe the life of Spartan women. What rights did they have?
What were the Greeks religious beliefs? how did these beliefs affect their daily lives?
In Athens, Men worked in the gov. Women, slaves, and boys didn't go. Women mostly stayed at home doing household duties like cooking cleaning and taking care of children. They didn't have the same rights as men.
Sparten women could take part in athletic training, They raised strong children. They could also own land. They are much more free compared to Athens women.
The Greeks believed in more than one god. they believed that all things in nature were a result of actions of the gods. As they felt that if something bad happened it was because they angered the gods. One example is when it is believed the seasons happened by Demeter's sorrow and yearning for her daughter.
What is Domestication? What is Specialization? How did Domestication help the Neolithic people survive? What are some examples of jobs that early people did? How did they have time to do Specialization and learn new skills?
Domestication is taming animals for human use. Specialization is when people took specific jobs as their talents allowed. Domestication helped the Neolithic people survive because it was easier to transport good and animals provided meat, milk, and wool. Some examples of jobs they got were artisans, skilled workers, and craftsmen. They had time to do specialization and learn new skills since they had surplus, they didn't need to farm as much anymore.
Who was responsible for the first written law code? Describe what these laws and there punishments were like?
The first written law code was called Hammurabi's code. The rules were very cruel but simple. They followed the logic of an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
Describe how the Nile River affected life in ancient Egypt.
The Nile River affected life in ancient Egypt by flooding and providing them with Fertile soil and water to drink and bathe and protection against invaders.
Hinduism has no single founder, it is also the oldest religion{3,500 yrs old}. Most people in India follow it{850 mil people}. Hinduism has thousands of gods/goddesses but all represent the god, Brahman. They strived to join Brahman after Dharma and Karma then rising to the higher caste. They practiced Meditation and worship at shrines. Hindu people believed in non-violence and compassion towards others. Reincarnation is the idea of living many lives in different forms. One after another the rebirth of the soul. The sacred text was the Vedas. Gandhi used non-violence to protest and became a role model to many people such as Martin Luther King Junior.
Pericles helped people get involved by the gov by? Explain the beliefs of early Greek philosophers.
Alexander the greats goal for his empire? did he achieve this?
The 3 philosophers believed that some things were not just due to gods. Socrates taught people to question and think about things. Socrates also thought there was no in between. Plato thought that women should have the same education as men, he also thought that there should only be 3 groups. Philosopher king, Warriors, and common people. Aristotle was Alexander the greats tutor. He believed gov was best as monarchy and oligarchy and democracy all together. He also thought observation was very important. He also influenced the U.S president.
ATGs goal was to conquer lots of land. Yes he achieved this goal. He also spread lots of Greek culture. Another goal was to conquer all of Europe. He didn't achieve this goal.