Ancient Civilizations
All early civilizations we studied are located near this similar geographic feature
Water
Genghis Khan
What is one interesting part of Aztec religion? Why do they do this act?
Human Sacrifice; repaying the gods for sacrificing their lives to let the Aztecs to be living today
True or False: The Silk Road was an actual road. IF FALSE, explain why it is false.
False; the "Silk Road" were several trade routes on both land and water
A man writes a paper about his grandfather's experience during WWII in the year 1984. What type of source is this?
Secondary Source
Name the four (4) Ancient River Valley Civilizations we analyzed in class
Ancient China (Yellow River)
Mesopotamia
Nile River Valley
Indus River Valley
What was Pax Mongolica and why was it important?
Mongol Peace; Time of peace and stability in the Mongol Empire
What are the two main reasons that the Aztec Empire fell?
What can be spread through globalization?
Goods, ideas, disease, cultures, foods, etc.
Diaries, photographs, letters, and speeches are considered these kinds of sources
Primary
Which of the four Ancient River Valley Civilizations is the OLDEST?
Mesopotamia
Explain how the Mongols conquered neighboring tribes. What if someone refused to surrender?
Mongols would decimate populations and cities if they refused to surrender. They were relatively tolerant of peoples that let them take over the land
How did Tenochtitlan sustain itself? Provide at least 2 examples
Trade routes, good infrastructure, garrisons, similar religion, consistent agriculture, strong government
What is an example of "Political Globalization" in our world today
What are the two MAIN things you need to look at when encountering a new map you've never seen
1). Key
2). Title
The Indus River Valley is now what modern day country?
Pakistan/Northern India--> Either is acceptable
The Mongols had ____ different "Khanates". What was this type of rule called and how did it work?
4 Khanates
Indirect Rule
Each leader of the Khanate would discuss how they're doing with the Great Khan (king figure). Let them rule, leave them alone until there is an issue somewhere
What are Chinampas? How did they work? Be as specific as you can.
Floating gardens: Dig dirt from the bottom of the river to get good soil. One person plants seeds, several harvest, others float on boats to pick up the resources to trade
What is interdependence?
A relationship between countries in which they rely on one another for resources, goods, and services
You find a great source online but are not sure if it is reliable or not. The Author's name is there but everything else looks funky, what should be the first step you do in this case?
Look up the author, see their credibility
There are six (6) characteristics that makeup a civilization. Name 4 of the 6
Job specialization
Social hierarchy
Government
Organized religion
Urban
Public Works/Architecture
The Mongols practiced religious tolerance towards these three groups:
Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity
What "sign" from the Gods did the Aztecs receive to start building their new civilization
Eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its mouth
These types of countries are usually (not always) negatively affected by globalization
Developing countries
What are the two rivers that make up the oldest Ancient River Valley Civilizations
*MUST SPELL CORRECTLY*
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers