Religions and Beliefs
Civilizations
Empires
Geography and Society
Anything from Anywhere
100

often considered to be  the first monotheistic faith, it unified Persia

What is Zoroastrianism?
100

This civilization has a high degree of standardization with streets laid on a grid pattern. They also have a sewer system and a language that has not yet been deciphered. 

What is Indus River Valley?

100

era in which they depend on hunting and gathering for sustenance.

What is the Paleolithic era?

100

led to the formation of isolated communities/ city-states in Greece

What is its mountainous interior?

100

As agricultural societies developed, many became more________________, with men gaining more authority both within the family and in broader societal structures.

What is Patriarchal?

200

In Hinduism, this is the liberation from the cycle of reincarnation and the achievement of spiritual freedom

Moksha

200

due to the mountainous interior these groups often fought with each other over resources and well as control over land. 

What are Greek City-States?
200

society was structured around the pharaoh at the top, followed by priests, scribes, artisans, and farmers, with slaves at the bottom.

What is Ancient Eygpt?
200

mountains in South Asia that have acted as a natural barrier, influencing the development of distinct cultural and religious practices in the region

What are the Himalayans? 

200

often referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization" due to its early development of writing, law, and urbanization.

What is the Fertile Crescent?

300

refers to the global Muslim community united by faith and practices

What is the Ummah?

300

The first emperor of China; established Legalism, standardized the country, and created the terracota army 

Who is Shi Huangdi? 

300

crucial to Greek civilization, providing essential routes for transport, trade, and communication with other cultures.

What is the sea?

300

played a central role in the development of Egyptian civilization, providing a reliable water source and fertile land for agriculture.

What is the Nile River?

300

is believed to have been the route by which humans first migrated to the Americas from Asia during the Ice Age.

What is the Bering Land Bridge aka Bergenia? 
400
celebrated from sunset Friday night to sunset Saturday night

What is the Sabbath?

400

eastern half of the Roman Empire that survived for another thousand years after the fall of Rome.

What is the Byzantine Empire?

400

established a network of trading colonies and were known for their shipbuilding and navigation skills

Who are the Phoenicians?

400

In Middle East supported the growth of some of the earliest human civilizations due to its rich soil and access to water resources.

What is the Fertile Crescent? 

400

I am thinking of a number between 1 and 10. Get within 1 digit and win!!! 

The number is 7. Numbers 6-8 are accepted for points! 

500
widely practiced in China, however it was never officially endorsed by any government as a state religion. Ultimate goal is Wu Wei. 

What is Daoism? 

500

in Hindu society this created distinct social classes, leading to significant social divisions and gender inequality that persist today.

What is the Caste System?
500

Much of what we know about persia comes from this person

Who is Herodotus

500

was a vast network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures.

what is the Silk Road?

500
The seven traits of a civilization

What is Social Stratification, Government System, Stable Food Supply, developed culture, religion, technology, written language?

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