Early Humans/Ancient Europe
The era humans began settling down and farming and staying in the single spot was called what?
The Neolithic Era
Ancient Egypt´s religion believed in multiple gods making it what?
Polytheistic
What was an effect of the spread of iron tools in Africa?
It helped more easily clear land for farming
How does a monarchy differ from a democracy?
In a monarchy all the power is held by one person and in a democracy power is held by the people or representatives elected by the people
What was the primary reason most early civilizations formed near river valleys?
Rivers would flood depositing rich soil that helped with farming
What practice did ancient Egyptians perform due to their beliefs in the afterlife?
Mummification
What was a physical reason for the decline of the Mayan empire?
Lack of resources due to drought and over farming
Ancient Greek art often portrays their gods. What does this say about religion in daily life?
Religion was very important in Greek civil life
What is a primary factor is the development of a civilization?
Producing a surplus of food
What was the main benefit of the Nile River overflowed annually?
It depositing nutrient rich soil which helped grow crops
What helped the Inca Empire promote trade within their Empire?
The Inca road systems
What what the road that helped connect China to Greece and Rome?
What was the document called that limited the power of the English King?
The Magna Carta
What was the first known written down set of laws called?
Code of Hammurabi
How did the introduction of Christianity affect the Kingdom of Axem?
It helped unify the people of the kingdom and led to the expansion of trade.
What was the main effect of the Twelve Tables and the Justinian Code?
The laws were written down making them clearer and more organized
In medieval Europe, what belief helped the Catholic Church gain so much power and authority?
Many people believed the Church could guide them on how to live and reach heaven.
In ancient China, what was the Mandate of Heaven?
It holds that a virtuous ruler is granted the divine right to govern by Heaven but corrupt rulers have the Mandate revoked allowing for their overthrow
What was the cause and effect of smallpox being introduced to the Indigenous American people?
The cause was due to the European bringing the illness and the effect was decline in Indigenous population.
Both ancient Athens and Rome´s government involved what key feature of modern Western governments?
Representative democracy