The term/acronym we used this summer to describe civilization development
RAIN
(Rivers, Agriculture, Individualized work, Nation)
The modern-day location of the Middle East.
What is the Middle East?
The continent that Egypt resides in.
What is Africa?
The Surrounding areas and its city
City States
The name of the continent that China resides in.
What is Asia?
True or False: Rome was a republic?
True
What was banned in the Roman empire due to idolatry?
Icons
The members of the wealthiest and powerful families that are elected to public office is who?
Patricians
Homes that housed dozens of families
Longhouse
Renaissance is known as...
Time of Rebirth from Ancient Rome and Ancient Greek
True or False:
If you drive without stopping from California to NJ, it takes about two days.
True! About 40 hours!
What is the largest organ?
Skin
The science of farming, cultivating food and raising cattle
What is agriculture?
What is the Tigris River? OR What is the Euphrates River?
The major river that flows through Egypt.
What is the Nile River?
Who tutored Alexander the Great was?
Aristotle
The name of the royal families that ruled China.
What are the dynasties?
Where is Rome located?
Italy
The Arab leader who is the chief of the family or village is?
Sheikah
What was the Plague bacteria called?
Yersinia pestis
Pre-Colombia was known to have what type of religion?
Polytheistic
True or False:
Italy was united
False: City-States
True or False:
Mrs. Nieves ran in the NYC Marathon
True!
Which state is Area 51 located?
Nevada
A complex culture in which large numbers of human beings share a number of common elements
What is a civilization?
Sumerians created writing called?
Cuneiform - wedge shaped on clay tablet with reed stylus
What was the gift of the Nile?
The Nile was predictable for fertile soil and plentiful crops.
The battle where Athens and Sparta fought?
The Peloponnesian War
TRUE or FALSE: China was not the longest-lasting civilization.
FALSE
China was one of the longest-lasting civilizations.
What was the Colosseum and what was it used for?
The Colosseum was used for entertainment and for Rome to punish their adversaries.
Constantly moving and finding new food and water is called?
Nomadic
Large area of land that was farmed by serfs owned by lords is called?
Manorialism
Tenochtitlàn
Belief that men should embrace all knowledge and become skilled in all things - is known as?
Renaissance Man
What is Mrs. Nieves favorite animal?
Otters
How old is the universe? (In the billions)
13.7 billion years
Cities, government, religion, social structure, writing, and art
What are the six characteristics of a civilization?
What ethnicity is Mr. Nieves?
Puerto Rican
What is the name of this Pyramid?
The Giza
What is the relationship between the Athens and Spartans?
Sparta relied and took pride in their military - Athens took pride in cultural and technological advancements.
The name of the route that went through China which was beneficial for trade.
What is the Silk Route?
The legend of Rome was based on two brothers and was continuation of the Illiad.
Romulus and Remus
The final pilgrimage in the five pillars is called...
Hajj
Feudalism arose to:
A. Internal and external threats
B. Misplaced Loyalty
C. Weakening of power of church
A. Internal and External Threats
Which group and where were the irrigations on hills and mountains located?
Incas (Peru)
Education = what?
Individual Creative Power
Who is Mrs. Nieves favorite basketball team?
Golden State
What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
What was the name of the paradise that the Egyptians believed that the afterlife was?
Ziggurats - was what?
Temple dedicated to gods and goddess.
Simplified version (Hieroglyphics) - used for daily life
Hieratic Script
The landscape of Greece lacked what two things?
1. Rivers
2. Natural Resources
What was the purpose of Oracle Bones?
To predict the future and select next emperor
Paterfamilias is defined as?
What are the five pillars?
1. Alms
2. Pilgrimmage
3. Prayer
4. Ramadan
5. Faith
What was the name of the Sermon that the Pope gave for the Crusades?
Sermon on Clermont
Which two countries were involved of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
Portugal and Spain
Who is the most famous and powerful family in Italy?
Medici Family
When was ECHS founded?
1892
What is the diameter of the average basketball hoop?
18 inches
Egyptians history is divided into three major periods, known as the?
Old, Middle and New Kingdom
Created justice code - who created this?
King Hammurabi
In Egypt: What was a bureaucracy?
Non-elected governing officials or an administrative policy-making group
What was the narrow strip of land with sea on either side - linked by?
Isthumus
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
Period of emperor that was chosen by gods to rule.
What was the significance Edict of Milan?
The EoM allowed the tolerance of Christians and peace to practice their religion.
Sunni and Shia believe what?
Sunni - believe in the most spiritual leader
Shia - Accepts only Ali descendants
What was the name of the Pope who called the Crusades?
Urban the II
Reasons TO explore?
1. Wealth
2. Fame
3. New Knowledge
Describe Art in the Renaissance...
More life-like
More oil paint - reflected light
Used anatomy -> used live objects
Rejected Gothic Style
What is Mrs. Nieves favorite movie? (Hint: It's Pixar)
Finding Nemo
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn
Where was the site of the Hanging Gardens?
Nineveh
Story of Gilgamesh was what?
King who did not want to die - known as a hero
Three theories of what happened to Indus River Valley?
Conquest/War
Trade was halted!
Climate Change
No more rivers!
Greek fleets that were involved with naval battles?
Trireme
What was a name of a river in China that carried Loess?
Huang He or Yangtze River
What were some of Caesar's reforms?
1. Land and jobs to plebeians
2. Increased senators
Why did Muhammed go into the hills to meditate?
He was distraught about the greed of the merchants
Feudalism arose in response to?
Internal division and external threats
What were reasons to NOT explore?
1. Unknown
2. Knowledge of world was too small
3. Gold, would we find it?
Gutenberg created...
The Printing Press
What sport did Mrs. Nieves play in college?
Fencing
How many countries are in the European Union?
27
What is Theocracy and what is significant?
Form of government by God - made Kings=gods
What happened to Mesopotamia? How?
Split by conquered
Indus River was innovated, 3 systems:
Centralized draining system - very sanitary
Largest public building - the great bath
Put seals on their goods - traded with mesopotamia
Phalanx & Bravest
Who created the Terracotta Soldiers and what was the significance?
Who were the two brothers that wanted to reform and give land to the Plebeians
Tiberius and Gaius
Five major falls of the Byzantine Empire?
1. Too much territory
2. New Force (Enemies)
3. Trade and Absolutism
4. Religious Tension
5. Asia Minor - Crusades
Who was the King of the Franks?
Charlemagne
4 Outcomes of Exploration?
1. Conflicts
2. New Language and Culture
3. Diseases
4. Not gold, but silver
Describe the Renaissance man...
Was skilled in ALL things not just one thing.
What is Mrs. Nieves dogs' name?
Kobe & Hazey
Who was the first president to visit all 50 states? (after 1930s)
Richard Nixon