Unit 1
Where was ancient civilizations, Mohenjo Daro and Harrapa located?
Pakistan
What room was the final resting place for the pharaoh, filled with money and gold.
The Grand Gallery
Who were the twin sons of Mars (God of War)
Romulus and Remus
What does "buddha" mean?
someone who has become enlightened.
What was the common forms of transportation?
Donkeys, walking, boats, and Camel's
What are the 2 major rivers in India?
The Indus and the Ganges
What is the Old kingdom remembered as?
The old kingdom is remembered as the "expansion age"
What is a Republic Government?
A Republic Government is a power resides in a body of citizens and consists of representatives elected by them.
What is the Qur'an?
the Qur'an is a holy text of Islam, written in Arabic.
What did they trade?
Foods (grapes, carrots, peppers, beans, cucumbers), Jewelry and silk (for Royalty), and rare animals.
What is Cuneiform
Cuneiform is a writing system that the Sumerian's used.
What Egyptian god is remembered as the sun god?
Ra is referred as the sun god.
Who is Octavian
Julius Caesar was Octavian's great uncle. Octavian was remembered for "building a Monarchy disguised as a republic".
Who is Muhammad?
Why was the silk road important?
It was important because it led to economic prosperity. It also had bad outcomes like Diseases.
What architectural work was built in Mohenjo-Daro?
The Great Bath and
What is the Old kingdom remembered as?
The old kingdom is referred to as the "pyramid age"
What continent is Carthage in?
Africa
What are the 5 pillars?
Faith, Charity, Prayer, Pilgrimage, and Fasting
What was invented?
A printing press, paper, magnetic compass, gunpower
Why did the first civilizations establish themselves around rivers?
The first civilizations established themselves around rivers because people need water to drink, animals to feed, clothes to wash, and water for crops. Without water, they would not be able to survive
What was the purpose of the Egyptian Pyramids?
The purpose of the Egyptian Pyramids was for whenever the god dies. It is proper to bury them in a pyramid with money, gold, etc. If the Pharaoh is buried with riches, they will have a good afterlife. There are multiple rooms in a pyramid and sometimes they are used for other family members when they go to the afterlife
What did the assassination of Julius Caesar tell us about how the romans valued their government.
he assassination of Julius Caesar tells us that they don't want a dictator when they were a democratic republic. Caesar was stabbed 23 times. When he was stabbed, it made everyone come together.
How did Buddha create the 4 Noble Truth's?
When Buddha finally left his palace, he saw a dead body, homeless people, someone begging for money, and someone very sick. This showed him reality of what it's like outside of his palace and became a changed man.
What was the Silk Road?
The Silk Road was a trade route that extended from Eastern China to the Mediterranean Sea. This trade route was used for over 2,000 years. There were different roads for whatever people were going to trade. People would trade things such as Silk, food, animals, and jewelry.