Early Human
Mesopotamia
Israel
Egypt
India
China
Greece
Rome
100
How did early humans acquire food before agriculture?
Hunting and gathering
100
Why are the Tigris and Euphrates vital to civilization in this region? (2 reasons)
1. Fresh water source for people, crops, and animals
2. Deposit of silt to fertilize the farmlands
100
Name 2 major sources of water for Israel.
1. Mediterranean Sea
2. Jordan River
100
Name 2 architectural structures Egypt is famous for.
1. Sphinx
2. Great Pyramids of Giza
100
What are the 2 major rivers of northern India?
Indus and Ganges Rivers
100
Name at least 2 natural barriers that isolate China from its neighbors.
North - Gobi Desert
Southwest - Himalayan Mts
East - Pacific Ocean
100
What geographical feature contributed to Greek development of the polis and protected them from northern invaders?
Mountains
100
What geographical feature protected Rome from invaders from the north?
Alps Mountains
200
Explain the importance of these characteristics on the economies of early civilizations :
Farmers produced food surpluses
Agriculture largley eliminated the nomadic lifestyle
200
How did this invention lead to improved life for Mesopotamians?
It created the ability to farm larger fields.
200
he characteristics of which religion are listed in column A?
Judaism
200
Describe a unique feature of Egypt's geography.
The Nile Delta was located in Lower Egypt in the north
Most of the farmland was located along the Nile River.
The Egyptian civilization was surrounded mostly by Desert
200
Based on this quote, Buddhism claims that suffering is partly caused by what?
Possessions
200
Why did the Emperor Shi Huangdi build this structure? 
to defend the northern Chinese border
200
Which is the Peloponnese peninsula?
4
200
What action was Paul most associated with in early Christianity?
spreading Christian beliefs
300
How did the discovery of fire impact early hunter-gatherer civilizations?
It allowed humans to cook meat for food
300
Why was the Code of Hammurabi important?
It was the first set of written laws.
It publicly displayed laws for all to see.
300
How did the rule of King Solomon impact Ancient Israel?
He built the first Jewish temple.
300
Why did Ancient Egypt develop irrigation systems?
to provide water for crops
300
How does the caste system impact Indian culture?
it divides culture into strict social classes
300
How did the Yellow River Valley influence early Chinese settlements?
The water provided a way to trade with other villages along the river.
The water was used for irrigation of crops to better feed the population of Ancient China
300
Column A describes which type of government in Ancient Greece?
Democracy
300
Where was Constantinople located?
East of Rome
Near Turkey
Near the Black sea
400
Why did barter economies grow during the Agricultural Revolution?
Civilizations created a surplus of goods
400
Explain a characteristic of polytheistic beliefs in Mesopotamian civilizations.
Rulers used religion to justify their authority
or
Gods had human like characteristics
or
Gods were in charge of all aspects of life
400
List 3 major areas (countries) to which ancient Israelites migrated to (in order).
1. Mesopotamia
2. Canaan
3. Egypt
4. Canaan
5. Babylon
6. Canaan
400
Explain the significance of these objects.
They provided knowledge of an ancient civilization’s culture
400
Why is the Harappan civilization significant to Indian history?
1. It was the first permanent agricultural civilization in India
2. It had advanced grid layouts3. It had early sewer systems
4. It was an early example of oven baked bricks used for construction
400
Which religions spread throughout Asia as a result of trade along the Silk Road?
Hinduism
Buddhism
400
Name a characteristic of citizenship in the ancient Greek polis.
Men who owned land were granted citizenship.
These men had to be born in the polis of their citizenship.
Women and Slaves could not be citizens
400
Name one of the major actions are associated with Julius Caesar’s rule?
• Started a civil war by crossing the Rubicon River
• Became the first emperor of Rome
500
What lifestyle included traveling from place to place in order to gather resources for survival?
Nomadic life style
500
Which correctly identifies the Euphrates River?
4
500
How did the expansion of the Persian Empire have a positive impact on the Ancient Israelites?
It allowed the Ancient Israelites to return to their homelands.
500
How did Egyptian culture spread into Nubia?
Trade between Egypt and Nubia increased during different periods of history
or
Wars between Egypt and Nubia increased interactions between the two civilizations
500
Name 2 concepts are parts of Hinduism?
Karma
Dharma
Caste System
Reincarnation
500
How did Qin Shi Huangdi impact Chinese civilization?
He unified China into a single Empire
500
Describe one of the factors which allowed Hellenistic culture to flourish throughout the darker-shaded region during the fourth century BCE.
the conquests of Alexander the Great
the expansion of Greek trade networks
500
Name two statements correctly describe causes of the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
The military was unable to prevent invasions across the border.
Corruption was widespread among officials in government
Inflation of money led to unhappy living conditions for citizens
600
What technology marked the begining of the Neolithic Period
Use of stone tools
600
List all three uses of the Ziggurat.
1. Political meetings
2. School
3. Religious Ceremonies
600
How did the expansion of the Roman Empire impact Jewish people?
It forced them out of their homelands (diaspora)
600
According to Ancient Egyptian law, from where did pharaohs gain the power to rule?
They were leaders because the people believed they were representatives of the gods.
600
Describe one way in which Hinduism and Buddhism are different.
Hinduism has one god in many forms BUT Buddhism has no gods
Hinduism uses the cast system BUT Buddhism does not
Hinduism is practiced mainly in India BUT Buddhism is practiced in both China and India
600
The Analects were written to promote peace and order in China.Why were these ideas popular in China at the time of their writing?
The Warring States Period caused chaos in China
600
How did the Peloponnesian Wars have a negative impact on Ancient Greece?
They left Ancient Greece vulnerable to invasion from Macedonia
600
Which group had the greatest status in Roman society?
Patricians