Ea. Mesopotamian Civilization
This towering structure served as a religious center and symbol of power in ancient Mesopotamia.
Ziggurat
The longest river in Africa, it played a crucial role in the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Nile River
These nomadic people are credited with the migration into the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE.
Aryans
This long river is the longest in Asia and the third-longest in the world.
Yangzi
This seasonal wind pattern is crucial for agriculture and climate in South Asia.
Monsoon Season
This ancient civilization was known for its military prowess and the use of terror as a weapon. Who are they?
Assyrians
A social structure or system where men hold power and authority.
Patriarchy
The oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, composed in Sanskrit. What are the Vedas?
Vedas
According to traditional Chinese historiography, this is considered the first dynasty.
Xia
The ancient trade network that connected the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas.
Silk Road
This system of writing used wedge-shaped symbols on clay tablets in ancient Mesopotamia. What is it?
Cuneiform
This African ethnic and linguistic group played a significant role in the spread of agriculture and ironworking
Bantu
The four major social classes in the caste system are known as what?
Varna
A key element of Chinese religious practice, honoring deceased family members, is known as what?
Ancestor respect or worship
The Silk Road played a key role in the spreading of this disease.`
Bubonic Plague
This ancient civilization, known for its use of iron, was a powerful force in Anatolia. Who are they?
Hittites
These regional governors helped administer the vast Persian Empire.
Satraps
The ultimate goal of liberation or union with the divine in Hinduism.
Moksha
This Daoist concept emphasizes effortless action and non-interference.
wuwei
The Han Dynasty adopted this philosophical system as the state ideology, promoting education and civil service.
Confucianism
In ancient Mesopotamia, political organization was centered around these independent entities.
City-State
This ancient Persian system of underground canals was used for irrigation.
Qanat
The ethical and mental guidelines in Buddhism leading to enlightenment.
The Noble Eightfold Path
This title means "First Emperor" and was adopted by the founder of the Qin Dynasty.
Shi Huangdi
In Daoism, this term refers to the natural order and path of the universe.
the way