Paleolithic Era & Neolithic Era
What is the term for early humans who moved from place to place to find food?
Nomad
What river was important to Ancient Egypt
Nile River
What is the belief in many gods called?
Polytheism
What is THREE traits that make an empire successful
Good leader, shared culture, strong military, good economy/trade, helpful natural resources, etc...
What major trade route connected China to the Middle East and Europe during the medieval period?
Silk Road
In which continent did humans first appear? (according to science)
Africa
Why did early civilizations develop near rivers? Name 1 reason
For water, farming, and transportation
What is the place of worship for Muslims called?
Mosque
Name 2 differences between Athens & Sparta?
- Democracy, taught many subjects, women were inferior, strong nave
Sparta:
- Oligarchy, focused on teaching military, women had more rights, strong army
Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan and became one of the largest in history?
Mongol empire
What major change began the Neolithic Era?
farming/agriculture
Name the 4 river valley civilizations we learned about (think House Hunters Project)
- Indus River Valley
- Mesopotamia
-Ancient China
- Egypt
Where did Hinduism originate from?
Indus river valley/India
Who were the two main sides of the Peloponnesian War AND who won?
Delian league (led by Athens) Vs Peloponnesian league (led by Sparta)
Sparta won
Name one empire that was located in the Americas during the Medieval era
Aztec, Inca, Maya
Name one major effect of farming on human life.
- People built permanent homes/villages
- More food produced & animals domesticated
- beginning of civilization & culture
What invention is Mesopotamia most known for?
Writing/Cuneiform
Which religion uses the Torah as a holy text?
Judaism
What empire conquered Ancient Greece & united all the city-states for the first time under one roof?
Macedonian Empire (Phillip the II)
Name ONE empire that existed in Asia during the Medieval Era
Delhi (South Asia), Mongol (East Asia), Ming (East Asia), Heian (Japan)
What is the term for raising animals for human use?
Domestication
The Indus river valley lies between what two modern day countries (must get both)
Pakistan & India
What three religions originated from Israel/Palestine?
Judaism, Islam, & Christianity
What event in 44 BCE led to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire?
Assassination of Julius Caesar
Name TWO empires that existed in Africa during the medieval era?
Mali (West Africa), Aksum (East Africa), Ghana (East Africa), Abbasid (North Africa)