Early Man/Egypt
Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient China
Indus River Valley
Ancient Greece
World Religions
100

How did early man get food?

They hunted and gathered.

100

as a resut of the surplus of food, people were able to

establish permanent settlements

100

Which of the following contributed to Egypt's growth?

Cataracts protected them from invasion

100

How did the geographic barriers affect China?

They isolated China from other lands.

100

The Indus river valley is found in what present day country?

Pakistan

100

How did Geography affect Ancient Greece?

It forced them to become great ship builders.

100

The purpose of religious tolerance is

to understand and accept different beliefs

200

We can learn about the past many different ways. How do the findings of the Ice Man help us understand the past?

He is considered an artifact, and by studying him, we can conclude when he lived

200

What was one significance that resulted in the development of Cuneiform?

it allowed farmers to record the yearly grain harvest

200

What was the main purpose for building pyramids in Ancient Egypt?

To house the pharaoh and his belongings so they could take them to the afterlife

200

Because of geographic barriers where did the earliest civilizations settle?

The Yellow River

200

According to Hinduism, people are reborn into new physical forms. What does the form one is born into depend on?

reincarnation

200

Which statement best describes religion in ancient Greece?

It was polytheistic and they each god was used to explain the world around them.

200

How did religion influence ancient people?

It played an important part in their daily lives

300

What was an effect of Early Man's advancements?

It led to the birth of civilization

300

How did Sumerian city-states function?

They had their own government and were ruled by their own king

300

Based on the artifacts found in King Tutankhamen's tomb, we can infer that

He lived a wealthy, upper class lifestyle

300

What were two important inventions made by the Chinese?

Wheelbarrow and paper

300

Why are India's monsoons significant? 

bring life-giving ater for crop growth

300

List two contributions from Ancient Greece.

1. the idea of democracy.

2. architectural marvels

300

Which of the following best describes both Hinduism and Buddhism?

Polytheistic, reincarnation and karma

400

Where was 2/3's of the fertile soil in Egypt located.

The delta.

400

How did the fertile crescent get it's name?

It had the most fertile land and was in the shape of a crescent.

400

The Pharaoh was at top of Egyptian society because..

He was seen as a god

400

What did Confucius believe?

That government leaders should act decently and always try to do the right thing.

400

What are some places Buddhism spread?

Sri Lanka, China, Central Asia

400

What was the main focus of Sparta?

Military strength and being strong.

400

According to the map, which religion has the most followers?

Christianity (Roman Catholic)

500

Which direction did the Nile River flow?

North

500

How did the domestication of plants and animals lead to the development of towns?

Nomads no longer had to move their homes to search for food.  They could grow their own and stay in one place.

500

What are cataracts?

Rapid waters that separated Egypt and protected them. 

500

What effect did the popularity of silk in Rome have on China?

It made them rich.

500

Why did Buddhism spread so quickly and easily?

It was similar to Hinduism so it was easily accepted.

500
Te principles of democracy allowed the citizens of Greece to...

rule themselves.

500

What is one similarity between Judaism, Christianity and Islam?

They are monotheistic.