Unit 1
All of these people are considered Mesopotamians except?
Egyptians.
In which of the following years do archaeologists believe that civilization began in Ancient Egypt?
3200 BCE.
Which of the following terms represents the most basic "political unit" in Ancient Greece?
Polis.
Who did Rome fight against in the Punic Wars?
Carthage.
List and describe two characteristics of the Muslim "Holy Book", the Quran.
The Quran is very sacred and is most of the time in arabic. They also pray 5 times a day at specific times.
Which of the following rivers are most closely associated with life in Mohenjo Daro?
The Indus and the Ganges.
Best represents the concept of a dynasty?
A series of leaders who are all descended from the same "bloodline" and family.
Which of the following was not a shared characteristic of Greek culture?
Common farming practices.
Which of the following is NOT a body of water in the Mediterranean region?
Adriatic Sea.
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
Declaration of faith, Obligatory prayer, compulsory giving. Fasting in the month of ramadan, pilgrimage to mecca.
The land which Mesopotamia was developed is often referred to as which of the following?
The Fertile Crescent.
The Egyptian "God of the Sun" is often remembered as?
Ra.
Which of the following best represents the birthplace of Alexander the Great?
Pella, Macedon.
Why was Julius Caesar popular with the Roman people early in his reign?
He reduced taxes and distributed land to the poor.
How can learning about the religions of others makes us better neighbors, teammates, and friends?
It lets us understand holidays. You can practice new things that you would not know or even learn about.
In Ancient Mesopotamia, people could become slaves or servants for several reasons. Which of the following was a common way someone could become a slave?
Paying off a debt or being captured in war.
Which of the following is remembered as the first Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?
Menes.
Which of the following groups of the people had the most voting power in Ancient Greece?
Free, adult male citizens.
What was the primary purpose of the Roman Colosseum?
Unity and public entertainment.
What do Muslims believe about the creation of the Quran?
God said it and its word for word.
Which of the following best represents the purpose of Hammurabi's code?
To define criminal activity and punish lawbreakers.
In early Egypt, people often traded goods and services without using money. What does this practice of bartering reveal about their economy?
It depended on the direct exchange of goods and skills to meet community needs.
The building in Ancient Athens was viewed as a temple to the patron goddess, Athena.
The Parthenon
What "ethos" or set of ideals did the story of Romulus and Remus help create for the Roman people?
A spirit of strength, survival, and determination in the face of hardship.
What does it mean for Judaism to be an "ethnic religion."
It means it is traced back to before you were born. You can be ethically Jewish. You can be universally Jewish.