World History

Mesopotamia/Ancient Egypt

100

What were the Egyptian Pyramids used for?

They served as tombs for pharaohs and construction demonstrated advanced engineering skills.

200

Who did Egypt make its first peace treaty with?

The Hittites 

300

What are two differences between the Gilgamesh and Noah Story?

• In Gilgamesh, the deity Ea tells Utanapishtim to give the city good news, but in the Bible, the flood is apparent.
• Utana’s ship is smaller, (and a cube?)
• In the Epic, there is a fire caused by a god, in Noah, God does not cause a fire
• Gods are affected by the flood in the Epic
• Noah had to wait for the rain to come, while Utana had to wait for the rain to stop (in 7 days)
• In Noah, a dove didn’t come back. In the Epic, a raven doesn’t come back.
• Noah gives a sheep as a sacrifice, while Utana fives incense
• Utana and his wife are made gods, while Noah (and his family) was not
• In the Epic, the god that commanded the flood is reprimanded, God was not reprimanded.
• The Epic’s gods used the flood as punishment for unclear reasons, perhaps to punish a god that made the humans. In the Bible, God used the flood to destroy humanity (expect Noah and his family) because they had become abhorrent.
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400

 What agricultural revolution marked the transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming, leading to the development of complex societies in Mesopotamia and the beginning of civilization?

The Neolithic Revolution

500

 This ancient Egyptian  material, made from a plant, was pivotal for record-keeping and writing in hieroglyphics. What is this material?

 

Papyrus

Great China

100

What is the name of the dynasty that built the Great Wall of China?

The Ming Dynasty

200

Which philosophy, founded by Confucius, emphasizes morality, family, and social harmony?

Confucianism

300

 This 4,000-mile trade route connected China to the Mediterranean, facilitating trade and cultural exchange. What is this route called?

The Silk Road

400

 This traditional Chinese festival celebrates the harvest and is famous for its dragon and lion dances. What is the festival called?

Lunar New Year

500

Who was the first emperor of a unified China, known for standardizing measurements and the writing system?

Qin Shi Huang

Mesoamerican Civilizations

100

What were the 4 main tribes in Mesoamerican civilizations?

Incans, Mayans, Olmecs, and Aztecs.

200

Which was the earliest Mesoamerican civilization?

Olmec

300

What were the Incan emperors considered descendants of?

The Sun

400

Which two empires created a written langue the utilized heiroglglyphics?

Aztecs and Mayans

500

Name one of the basic units of society that all three Mesoamerican cultures lived by?

Family based, 

Rome/Greece

100

Who made Constantinople the capital of the Roman Empire?

Constantine

200

Who discovered the Pythagorean theorem in mathematics?

Pythagoras

300

True or False?

The eastern empire was known for its weak leaders and financial struggles. 

False

400

Who was Socrates student and known for his work,(The Republic), that explores justice and happiness.

Plato

500

Who does Theodosius II pay tribute to?

Attila the Hun

Islam

100

What is Monotheism?

The belief in a single, All-powerful God

200

How long did the Golden Age of Islam last from rise to the fall?

It lasted from 8th to 13th centuries.

300

Which Islamic physician was known for his achievements in the medical field and was known to be inspired by Aristotle?

Averroes 

400

What were the influences of Islam medicine on the West?

Ideas of quarantine and clinical trials, surgical methods, and ethics in medicine?

500

What was the name of the oldest Islamic University?

Al-Qarawiyyin