Prehistory
What do B.C. and A.D. stand for, and what do they mean?
B.C -Before Christ
A.D - Anno Domini aka After Death
What religion was practiced in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient India?
Polytheistic
What was the Silk Road, and where was it located?
The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected China in the east to regions across Central Asia, the Middle East, and reached as far as Europe and North Africa in the west
In what year did Genghis Khan die?
Genghis Khan passed away in 1227 A.D.
Why were sea-based empires important for world trade?
They connected different parts of the world and helped goods, people, and ideas move across continents.
Define the term 'century.' How many years are there in four centuries?
A century is a period of 100 years. Therefore, four centuries equal 400 years.
What religion or belief systems were practiced in Ancient China?
Confucianism
Which goods and inventions were exchanged along the Silk Road?
Printing, gunpowder, paper currency, and playing cards
What strategies did Genghis Khan use in his military attacks?
1.Terrified enemies into surrendering
2. Used catapults to fire diseased bodies of animals
What is a sea-based empire?
A sea-based empire is a country that builds power by using ships to explore, trade, and control land across the ocean.
What are three major changes that occurred after the Civil Rights Movement?"
1. Civil Rights Act of 1964
2. Voting Rights Act of 1965
3. Desegregation of Schools
4.Fair Housing Act of 1968
5. Increased Representation
6. Greater Job Opportunities
Which three cities were the most significant in ancient Mesopotamia?
Ur, Uruk, and Babylon
Which regions did the Silk Road connect?
The Silk Road connected East Asia (mainly China) with Central Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe and North Africa.
Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?
What was the main goal of sea-based empires during the Age of Exploration?
Their goal was to find new trade routes, get rich from trading goods like spices and gold, and gain more land.
A famous statue was built in 34 B.C..
Another important monument was completed in 33 A.D.
How many years apart were these two events?
The two events happened 67 years apart.
In what region was Ancient India located?
In South Asia along the Indus river
Why was the Silk Road called the "Silk Road"?
Because silk was one of the most valuable goods traded from China along these routes.
What technologies did the Mongols use during their conquests?
The Mongols used crossbows, catapults, Chinese powder (explosives) and many more siege weapons.
Name two major sea-based empires in the 1500s and 1600s.
Spain and Portugal were two powerful sea-based empires during that time.
The Great Pyramid of Giza was completed around 2560 B.C. The Colosseum in Rome was completed in 80 A.D.
How many years passed between the completion of the Great Pyramid and the completion of the Colosseum?
2639 years passed between the completion of the Great Pyramid and the Colosseum.
What was the name of the government system in Mesopotamia?
Hammurabi's Code
How did the Silk Road contribute to the spread of religions?
Religions like Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam spread along the Silk Road as merchants and missionaries traveled these routes.
What qualities made Genghis Khan an effective leader?
Genghis Khan was an effective leader because
How did sea-based empires differ from land-based empires?
Sea-based empires used ships to control trade and land far away, while land-based empires expanded by taking over land nearby.