Unit 1
What was the economy of Mohenjo- Daro?
Trading and Bardering
Who is a ruler of ancient Egypt and who is looked apon as a god?
Pharoah
Rome is a city located in...
Italy
The 4 noble truths are part of what religion?
Buddism
What was the Silk Road?
Mohenjo- Daro was located in what is now...
Who is the god of the sun?
Ra
The Roman law code was called...
The 12 Tables
What is the religious book of Judaism?
The Torah
The Slik Road extended from _____ to ______
The Mediterranean Sea, Eastern China
What two rivers did Mesopotamia get developed between?
The Euphrates and the Tigris
An empire is...
a form of government that is always looking to expand by military force and gain more and more experience
Who was the father of the twins, Romulus and Remus?
Mars, The God of War
What is one similarity between Judaism and Christianity?
They were both established in Islam
Name 3 things that were traded on the Silk Road.
Foods (, Rare Animals, Silk, Jewelry, Chinese Porcelains
What are some descriptions of how the gods were depicted by Mesopotamians?
They were human-like, ill-willed, and they controlled the tap
How did the old kingdom in Egyptian history end?
Food shortages and Disputes
Who are the main rivals of Rome?
Carthage
Who is the spiritual leader of Islam?
Allah
What led to the decline of the Silk Road?
Sea trade became more popular and easier, and the advancements in technology also contributed to the decline.
How is power assigned in Mesopotamia?
Power is assigned by something by the "divine right of kings." This means that someone, usually someone of high class, said that god "chose" them to be king. No one would argue due to the high status. The power was also hereditary.
What is the overall purpose of Egyptian Pyramids?
The overall purpose of the pyramids was to act as a tomb for pharaohs. Since pharaohs were seen as gods on Earth, The Egyptians wanted to honor them with massive monuments. The Egyptians believed that if the pharaohs didn't have a good resting place, they would punish them. The pyramids contained hallways and riches for the pharaoh in the afterlife.
What does the assassination of Julius Caesar tell us about what the Romans valued in their government?
Julius Caesar was a very high-class person in Rome. He relieved debts and was widely adored. Caeser then announced that he was going to become a dictator. The Roman government didn't was Caeser to have all the power and killed him. This shows that the government didn't want Caeser to have all the power and turned into a Democratic Republic.
How did Buddha's experience leaving his palace (where he was raised) create the "4 noble truths"?
Siddhartha Gautama was born a prince. He lived in his palace until he was 25. He left the palace and saw an old man, a dead man, a sick man, and a poor man. This showed him life was full of suffering and made him realize a life without suffering is a religious one. He then created the 4 noble truths.
What was the most notable religion that was spread during the use of the Silk Road?