Prehistoric Times
Which tool marked the earliest use of technology by humans?
Stone tools
What religion began in India and focuses on dharma, karma, and reincarnation?
Hinduism
Which river is known as the “cradle of Chinese civilization”?
Huang He (Yellow River)
Which river flooded yearly and allowed Egyptian farming to succeed?
Nile River
Which river supported this civilization?
Indus River
During which period did humans begin farming and domesticating animals?
Neolithic Revolution
Which social system divided Indian society into groups with specific roles?
Caste system
Which philosophy emphasized respect for elders and social harmony?
Confucianism
Who was considered both a political and religious leader in Egypt?
Pharaoh
Which two cities show advanced urban planning in the Indus Valley?
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
How did the development of agriculture change human societies?
Led to permanent settlements and population growth
Which Indian religion rejected the caste system and taught the Middle Path?
Buddhism
What political ideology did Shi Huangdi believe in?
Legalism
What writing system used symbols and pictures in ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
What feature shows the Indus Valley had advanced city planning?
Grid-pattern streets and drainage systems
Which invention allowed early humans to make stronger and more effective tools?
Use of metal (bronze)
What idea explains how a person’s actions affect their future rebirth?
Karma
What was the name of the army that Shi Huangdi created to follow him into the afterlife?
Terracotta Army
What was the name of the Pharoah's closest advisor?
Vizier
Why is the Indus Valley considered mysterious?
Their writing has not been decoded
Why is the Neolithic Revolution considered a turning point in human history?
It shifted humans from nomadic life to settled civilizations
How did geography help shape Indian civilization?
Rivers and monsoons supported agriculture but created challenges
What period did Shi Huangdi put an end to?
The Warring States Period
How did geography help protect Egypt from invasion?
Deserts and natural barriers surrounded Egypt
What does the lack of large temples or palaces suggest about their society?
Possible equality and less centralized power