Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Civilizations Part II
World Religions #1
World Religions #2
Miscellaneous
100
Hieroglyphics
100
Largest and 1st migration in History?
Bantu of South Africa
100
Belief in Ancient Hinduism - Born into it and will remain in it your entire lives.
Caste System
100
List the founders of each major religion:
Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Islam
Abraham, Jesus, Siddhartha, No founder, Lao Tzu, Muhhamad
100
Two most important Goods traded from China to Europe?
1. Gunpowder
2. Paper.
200
What did Ancient Egyptians use Pyramids for?
Store wealth for the afterlife
200
A system in Ancient China, whereas one dynasty ruled for a period of time. As long as they lead with peacefull and compassion they could lead as long as possible. Once the dynasty took advantage of the people, then a new dynasty took over. What is this system called?
Dynastic Cycle
200
This religion, mostly considered a philosophy, believes in Peace and Harmony, but also the strength in leadership and family structures.
Confucianism
200
What is the difference between the 10 Commandments and Hammurabi's Code?
1. 10 Commandments - Religious / Hammurabi - Civilian
2. 10 rules vs. 250 rules
3. Both are rules, but the Commandments do not have consequences listed.
4. One is more harsher than the other.
200
What huge trade route in Asia, connected China (East Asia) to Europe?
Silk Road
300
Originated in Middle America, considered the Mother of Mesoamerica. Known for block head sculptures.
Olmecs
300
Which civilization matches the river:
Yellow River
Tigris River
Nile River
Indus River
Euphrates River
Yellow - China
Tigris - Mesopotamia
Nile - Egyptian
Indus - Indus
Euphrates - Mesopotamia
300
Karma, Reincarnation - created because of its dislike of the Caste System.
Buddhism
300
Buddhist believe in the 4 Noble truths of ____________, which the ___ fold path will help get rid of that issue.
suffering, 8
300
What was one major advantage of the Maritime Trade Routes in the Indian Ocean over the Silk Trade route?
1. Maritime Trade routes were quicker
2. Maritime Trade routes went deeper into Europe than the Silk road did.
400
Oldest form of writing....wedge-shaped arrows used by Mesopotamians.
Cuneiform
400
Olmec Civiliztion
400
Hebrews created Judaism in 1600 BCE. What was so different about this religion and what was practiced in the Ancient World?
Judaism was the 1st monotheism religion.
400
What are two similarities between Judaism, Christianity and Islam?
1. Monotheism
2. Generally created in or around the Fertile Crescent
3. Believe in Prayer, Charity.
400
List 3 reasons why Ancient Civilizations, built their civilizations near major rivers.
1. Irrigation for farming.
2. Drinkable Water
3. Food Source
4. Transportation
5. Trade
500
Part of the Dynastic Cycle, this gives you the authority to overthrow a previous dynasty if they are not taking care of their people.
Mandate of Heaven
500
Largest civilization of all ancient civilizations. Responsible for developing urban planning.
Indus River Valley Civilization
500
What event in Islamic history led to Muhammad being named the Religious leader of Islam?
Muhammad's forced migration (Hajj) from Mecca.
500
Ancient Hebrew Law Code, delivered to the Jewish People by Moses. Codes are respected by both Jews and Christians.
10 Commandmants
500
What Ancient Babylonian King the 1st of unified law codes?
Hammurabi