Continents & Oceans
Primary & Secondary Sources
Early Man
River Valley Civilization
5 Major Religions
Miscellaneous Madness
Final Jeopardy
200
How many continents are there on Earth?
7
200
What is a primary source?
A firsthand account from someone who witnessed or experienced an event
200
What term describes humans who hunted animals and gathered plants for food?
Hunter-gatherers
200
Which river valley civilization developed along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Mesopotamia
200
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
200
Which River Valley Civilization is it?
Ancient Egypt
200
Why do historians rely on both primary and secondary sources to understand ancient history? Give an example of each and explain their importance.
Primary Source: firsthand evidence (artifacts, diaries, tools, laws)
Secondary Source: interpretation or summary (textbooks, documentaries)
Using both helps verify accuracy and build a complete picture of the past.
400
Which two continents are completely in the Western Hemisphere?
North and South America
400
Give one example of a primary source and one of a secondary source.
Primary: Diary or artifact
Secondary: Textbook or documentary
400
What is the name of the period before written records?
Prehistory
400
What is Hammurabi’s Code, and why is it significant?
One of the first written law codes; it established rules and punishments
400
Which religions are known as the Abrahamic religions?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
400
The image shows large stone tablets carved with laws.
Hammurabi’s Code (Mesopotamia)
400
Rivers such as the Nile, Tigris-Euphrates, Indus, and Huang He all supported early civilizations. Explain how these rivers helped civilizations grow and how they also encouraged cultural diffusion between regions
Rivers provided fertile soil and water for agriculture.
Surplus crops led to population growth and city development.
Rivers acted as trade routes, spreading ideas, goods, and beliefs between regions.
600
Which ocean is the largest?
Pacific Ocean
600
What is a secondary source?
A summary or interpretation based on primary sources
600
What major change allowed humans to settle in one place and form civilizations?
Development of Agriculture
600
Which river valley civilization developed along the Nile River?
Ancient Egypt
600
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Qur’an (Koran)
600
This tool made from stone helped early humans hunt and survive. What era does this belong to?
Paleolithic Era (Old Stone Age)
600
Explain how the Neolithic Revolution changed the way humans lived and interacted with their environment.
Humans shifted from nomadic life to permanent farming settlements.
Led to population growth, surplus food, specialization of labor, and development of government.
Marked the beginning of civilization.
800
Why were early civilizations often located near rivers and coastlines?
Access to water for farming, trade, and transportation
800
A historian writes about ancient Egypt using artifacts and temple carvings. What type of source is their book?
Secondary Source
800
Explain why the Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in human history.
It shifted societies from nomadic to settled farming communities
800
Compare the roles of rulers in Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Both claimed divine authority; kings reflected gods’ will, pharaohs were gods on Earth
800
How did religions spread and change as they moved to new regions?
Followers adapted beliefs to include local traditions
800
This symbol represents a religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama. What religion does it represent, and what does the symbol mean?
Bonus 100 points if you can name the symbol
Buddhism – The Eightfold Path and cycle of life
Bonus: name of symbol (Dharmachakra)
800
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are known as the Abrahamic religions. Identify two major beliefs or practices they share and one way they differ.
Monotheism (belief in one God)
Ethical teachings (kindness, honesty, justice)
Different:
Sacred texts: Torah, Bible, Qur’an
Founders and specific prophets (Abraham, Jesus, Muhammad)
1000
Which continent is home to both the Nile and Congo Rivers?
Africa
1000
Why are primary sources important to historians?
They provide direct evidence from the time period being studied
1000
How did early humans adapt to their environments?
By using tools, clothing, and shelters made from local materials
1000
How did geography influence the development of river valley civilizations?
Fertile soil and access to water allowed farming and trade
1000
What common theme is shared by most major religions of the world?
Ethical teachings and belief in doing good
1000
This image shows a structure used for religious worship in ancient Mesopotamia. What is it called?
Ziggurat
1000
In both Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, rulers were closely tied to religion. Compare how each civilization viewed the power of their rulers.
Egypt: Pharaohs were seen as gods on Earth.
Mesopotamia: Kings were chosen by gods but were not divine.
Both used religion to justify their authority and maintain order.