Mesopotamia
This law sets around the idea of an eye for an eye and if something were to happen to another person, you have to suffer the same consequences.
Hammurabi's code
2the Ancient Greeks valued this over anything else
Their military
This city treated women like they were equal
Sparta
This is the sun god
Ra
this holiday takes place for a month where you can't eat or drink from sunrise to sundown.
Ramadan
Many of the Mesopotamians worships these in order to have a successful harvest
gods and godesses
This battle formation was made up of a mile wide and men standing shoulder to shoulder.
Phalanx
This city state treats women not as equal as the men
Athens
Who is the Egyptian god death?
Osiris
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
What was the form writing did they use for trade?
Cuneiform
For what reason what a baby have to thrown into the woods to die?
The baby would have to have some sort of disability or physical deformity because it wouldn't be able to fight in battle in the miltiary.
what were some of the things that women could the same as men in Sparta?
Women could go to school, play sports, and learn how to received physical training.
What did the pyramids symbolize in ancient Egypt?
The pyramids symbolized the Pharoh's power and their greatness. they also were also built as tombs to help the pharohs travel safely to the afterlife.
name the four noble truths
1. All life is suffering
2. Human suffering is caused by desire
3. to end human suffering is to be rid of you desires
4. Follow to Eightfold path
Name some work places scribes were employed and what would they have to record?
Scribes were employed in temples and palaces. They'd record financial transactions, legal documents, as well as literature.
How did the mountains affect life in Greece?
The rugged landscape acted as a natural barrier that prevent others from coming in and invading. It divided the land into many regions. It also made transportation difficult.
What started the Peloponnesian war?
Athens was growing too powerful, so the worried the Peloponnesian League, which lead to the Peloponnesians declaring wars on Athens.
How many men did it take to build the pyramids and how long did it take for them to build the pyramids?
It took 10,000 men to built to build a pyramid in the span of 30 years. Slaves did NOT build the pyramids.
This religion involves the relationship between father and son to be the most important relationship and concerned primarily on restoring social stability and order.
Confucianism
Hammurabi's code mostly favored the rich and men and dismisses the poor, women, and children. Explain how this unfair and what you think life was like.
This was unfair as it normally favored the rich because they believed that if you were doing successful in life, then the gods were happy with. If you were poor, then often people would assume you did something wrong to make the gods mad at you. Especially towards children. If you were disrespectful towards your parents, say slap them for example, you'd get your hand cut off.
What were the Greek soldiers called and name some of equipment they've had to carry when in battle?
The Greek soldiers were called hoplites. Some of the equipment they've had to carry would be a round shield, bronze chest plates, and helmet which only allowed you to straight ahead so you're focused in battle. All of which were really heavy to carry around.
Explain the differences between Sparta and Athens.
Sparta values their military above everything else. They treat women as they're equal to men. They were allowed to go to school, own property, fight in the military alongside men. They were respected since they had the ability to give birth to young boys who'll fight in the military. In Athens, they valued education a little more than their military. This could help them when it comes to finding a job after serving a mandatory 2 years in the military and then they're free to live their own life in Athens. Is they don't serve the 2 years they'll have no rights to government services. They didn't treat women as equal as men. The women in Athens were encouraged to stay inside and do housework.
What was the purpose of building the pyramids?
The purpose of building the pyramids was more spiritual reasons rather than for architectural reasons. The top of the pyramid represented the sun god Ra coming down from the sky to walk among the people. It also helped to show the pharaoh's greatness and power. It also helps lead the pharaoh's to the afterlife.
Explain the importance of Ramadan.
Ramadan is the month where Muslims fast or a month where they don't eat from sunrise to sundown. This is because in their religion, they believe Muhammad wants them to experience how those who are less fortunate go through and to be grateful what they have. They are still allowed to eat, but only before sunrise and after sundown. It is one of the five pillars of Isam.