Unit 1
What is the name of the land where Mesopotamia was developed?
The Fertile Crescent
Why did Egyptians build elaborate tombs for pharaohs?
They believed pharaohs would continue to guide and protect Egypt in the afterlife
What was not a shared characteristic of Greek culture?
Common farming practices
What year did the Roman Empire officially split into Eastern and Western Empire?
395 CE
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
1. Declaration of faith
2. Obligatory prayer (5 times a day)
3. Compulsory giving
4. Fasting in the month Ramadan
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca
In Mesopotamia, which of the following groups worked closely together to ensure the happiness of the gods?
Priests and Government officials
what was the main purpose of the Egyptian goddess Isis in Ancient Egyptian religion?
Goddess of Trade and Wealth
What term represents the most basic "political unit" in Ancient Greece?
Polis
How were Romulus and Remus raised according to the Roman legend?
They were raised by a shepherd and a she-wolf after being abandoned.
What do Muslims believe about the creation of the Quran?
Muslims believe that the Quran is 100 percent word for word what God has spoke.
In a system of "Open" social stratification, how might one move up the "social ladder"?
By education and achievements
How did the decoding of the Rosetta Stone change historians' understanding of Ancient Egypt?
It gave access to Egyptian religious, political, and everyday writings, offering deeper insight into their culture
what is the term that refers to the center of each "city state"?
The Acropolis
Why was Julius Caesar popular with the Roman people early in his reign?
He reduced taxes and distributed land to the poor.
What type of religion is Islam?
Abrahamic- believes that everyone descends from Abraham in the Bible
What year best represents when the first "City State" was developed in Ancient Mesopotamia?
3,000 BCE
What is the direct exchange of goods and services without the exchange or money called?
Bartering
In what way did the agora most directly support the functioning of Athenian direct democracy?
It provided a physical space where citizens could participate in public debate and decision-making, reinforcing the idea of civic equality.
What was the primary purpose of the Roman Colosseun?
Unity and public entertainment
Who was Muhammad?
Arab who claimed that God had called him to declare that there is only one god.
Why were scribes deeply respected in ancient cultures?
Scribes are deeply respected in ancient cultures because they can read and write. Only ten percent of people in ancient cultures could read and write leaving ninety percent of people who couldn't. Scribes were used for record keeping and other important jobs.
Why were Pyramids culturally significant in Ancient Egypt?
Pyramids were culturally significant in Ancient Egypt. This is because it was the resting place for pharaohs after they died. The pharaohs were mummified and placed in the pyramid because the citizens of Ancient Egypt believed it would allow the pharaohs to make it to afterlife.
What is the difference between a direct democracy (Ancient Greece) and representative democracy (United States)?
A direct democracy and a representative democracy are different in more than just where they are practiced. A direct democracy is when all citizens get to participate directly in making laws. Everyone gets to vote. A representative democracy is when the citizens vote for a leader and the elected official makes the decisions for the people.
How did the spilt of Rome into East and West lead to their eventual demise?
Rome spilt into Eastern and Western Rome because it was too large and its government could no longer keep things organized. When Rome spilt, Eastern Rome became far more rich and wealthy than Western Rome. Western Rome was more poor and could not pay for military help. Western Rome was invaded several times and only sometimes received help from Eastern Rome. The spilt of Rome had some advantages, but also several disadvantages that lead to their eventual demise.
Why would a devout Muslim be skeptical of a Quran translation in English?
The Quran was originally written in Arabic. When translated to English the words would not make sense. The words don't mean the same thing in Arabic as it does in English.