Origins of Civilization
The theory that first all people lived in Africa and then migrated to other areas
A single spiritual power that existed beyond the Gods of Vedas
Who is Brahman
Ziggurats in Sumer are building that are
What are Large Pyramid Temples
First Mesoamerican civilization known for their large stone heads
Who are the Olmec
The hilltop of a city state
What is Acropolis
Because of this, people could stay in one place instead of hunting and gathering
What is domesticating animals
Indias greatest epic
Mahabharata
These people were held higher in ancient sumer than other societies
Who are Women
What is maize?
the native word for corn
The name of Spartan Slaves
Tigris/Euphrates, Nile, Indus, Yellow
What are the four river valleys
This religion has no major founder or sacred text and evolved over 3500 years ago
What is Hinduism
Ancient Egypt is set in this geographic area
What is the Nile River Valley
3 Empires from the Americas.
Who were the Aztec, Inca and the Maya
These people ran the family estates in Sparta
Who were women
What is Polytheistic
What is Karma and Dharma
The kingdom in Egypt which was turbulent and filled with corruption and rebellion
What is the Middle Kingdom
These people lived in AZ, NM, CO and UT
Who are the Puebloans
The wise and trusted leader of Athens that made reforms
A person who writes down things for nobles
Who are scribes
The other name for Siddhartha Gautama
This flat black stone had hieroglyphics, demotic and greek script
What is the rosetta stone
Oldest civilization in the Americas
What is Caral-Supe or Norte Chico
The most powerful Olympian, has children Ares, Aphroditie and Athena
Who is Zeus
The name for people who move around from place to place without settling
Who are Nomads
Buddha fasted and meditated by a tree for 2 years seeking the purpose of life
What is Enlightenment
Ancient Israelites had a unique belief system that differed from most because they were
What is monotheistic
River valley including Cahokia and Poverty Point
What is the Mississippi
War between Athens and other greeks who resented them. Athens gets defeated by Sparta
What is the Peloponnesian War