Unit 1
The land which Mesopotamia was developed is often referred to as what?
The Fertile Crescent
In Ancient Egypt, pharaohs were seen not only as political leaders but also gods on earth. How did this belief most directly shape Egyptian society?
It justified the pharaoh's absolute power and linked political authority with religion.
The Socratic Method consists of what?
Gaining knowledge through questioning and dialogue to stimulate critical thinking
What is the main role of the consuls in the Roman Republic?
They commanded the army and acted as chief executives for one-year terms.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
declaration of faith, obligatory prayer, compulsory giving, fasting in the month of Ramadan, pilgrimage to Mecca
What year represents when the first "City State" was developed in Ancient Mesopotamia?
Which of the following phrases is most closely associated with the "Old Kingdom" in Ancient Egypt?
Famous pharaohs: Hatshepsut (expanded trade), Akhenaten (monotheism), Tutankhamun (restored gods), Ramses II (military and building projects)
In Plato's Allegory of the Cave, what does the journey of the freed prisoner symbolize in relation to human understanding?
The process of gaining true knowledge through reason and philosophical reflection
What is the senators role in the Roman Republic?
Senators created laws, controlled public finances, and oversaw foreign policy.
What does Judaism teach?
That there is one, all-powerful, and morally perfect God.
What group is not considered Mesopotamians?
Egyptians
What group is remembered for conquering Ancient Egypt in 30 BC?
The "Indus Valley" Empire
What was a long-term impact of Sparta's victory in the Peloponnesian War on forms of government in the Mediterranean world?
It led to the decline of Athenian democracy and the rise of more authoritarian and monarchic governments throughout the Mediterranean
What social class did most consuls and senators in the Roman Republic come from?
Aristocracy
Where do Islamic people worship?
Mosques and Imans
The presence of the Great Granary in Mohenjo Daro suggests that the city what?
Had a centrally organized government capable of managing food supplies.
In Egyptian mythology, this god is said to "weigh" the hearts of the dead. This process determines the afterlife of individual persons.
Osiris
How did the Ancient Greeks view their gods in relation to human beings?
They viewed the gods as powerful beings who possessed human-like emotions, flaws, and desires
What contributed to Caesar's popularity among the lower class?
He enacted reforms that helped veterans and the urban poor.
Why would a devout Muslim be skeptical of a Quran translation in English?
A Muslim could be skeptical because of words being lost or changed in the translation.
How did the Caste System in Ancient India seek to organize people?
The Caste System organized people based off their job. It was a system that also based people off of their birth and social standing. The reason for the system was to assign roles.
Why were pyramids culturally significant in Anicent Egypt?
Pyramids were culturally significant because it was where tombs were stored for the afterlife. There were 3 different rooms for kings, queens, and well respected people (Pharaohs). People would put items to store in their tomb to have in the afterlife.
What was the purpose of the "Agora" within each Greek "Polis"?
The purpose of the "Agora" was to choose political officials. Polis was the basic political unit for Greek civilization. People would also debate and pass laws at the Agora.
List two qualities or inventions that led to the rapid increase of life expectancy from the beginning of history.
One quality that increased life expectancy is having access to clean water. Another quality is medicine to help cure people. These to qualities increased life expectancy by helping people fight off illnesses and have cleaner things.
List and describe two characteristics of the Muslim "Holy Book", the Quran?
One characteristic of the Quran is it is written in Arabic by Muhammad. Another characteristic is that it is written word for word from what Allah (their god).