Human Origins
the story of Adam and eve, turtle island or the big bang theory are examples of what?
creation myths
Yellow River
Europe, Africa Asia
Most of the Christian Bible's New Testament was written by
The Apostle Paul, Saint Paul
A political doctrine asserting that monarchs derive their authority from God and cannot be held accountable for their actions by human means
Divine right to rule, divine right of kings
What does the female statue of Venus, one of the earlies idols in human history represent?
fertility
The Kingdom of Babylon, Assyria, the Hittites and Persian Empire were birthed from this river valley civilization
Mesopotamia
This empire began as a monarchy then later became a republic, then a dictatorship.
Roman Empire
This aspect of Aztec religion fostered animosity between the state with the nobility as well as caused friction with neighbors
human sacrifice
What city housed a thriving Islamic University system in North Africa
Timbuktu
On which continent did humanity emerge?
Africa
The ____________ River and the Euphrates River valleys make up the region known as Mesopotamia.
Tigris
This city was the capital of the Greek Empire
Athens
The 5 pillars of Islam include The Shahada, Praying 5x a day, Giving alms to the poor, Hajj to Mecca, and...?
Which group found the cause of spread of the Black Plague in Europe?
Moors, Morisco, Muslims
the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains
Archaeology
what was the most common form of monument built by early humans around the world?
pyramid/mound
The grandson of Chandragupta Maurya who expanded the Mauryan Empire to its greatest extent in India.
Asoka
The mystical sect of Islam is called...?
Sufi
In feudal society, this person is given a title by a monarch or the church for serving as a leader in the military.
Knight
the earliest form of art making in human history
cave art
The Harappan Civilization was birthed on this river?
Indus
After his death, which one of Alexander the Great's generals maintained control of the much of the former Persian Empire?
Seleucus
In Hinduism, which is the oldest and most important of the 4 Vedas?
Rigveda
In feudal Japan, this person takes the place of a Vassal or Lord.
Shogun