Geography
River valleys were good places to settle because they provided ______ for crops and ______ to drink
Fertile land and water
Confucianism Emphasizes the ______ one has towards society and their family
Responsibility / Duty
This nation was known for its aqueducts, arches, concrete, and most importantly its' roads
Classical Rome
The Earliest records of writing in Mesopotamia were related to
Business Transactions
Said to be handed down from the sun god, this code named for a man of Babylon listed crimes and punishments
Hammurabi's Code
This ancient civilization was between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Mesopotamia
Sparta
Greece and Rome continue to influence the ___ and ________ of modern nations. Power to the people, one might say
Laws and Government
The cycle of trade from Europe, Africa, and The Americas was known as
Triangular Trade
The Maya, Aztec, and Inca all participated in religious ________, or acts meant to satisfy divine beings.
Rituals
This Geographic feature influenced the shape of the Inca Empire
The Andes Mountains
This social system, important to Hinduism, provided structure between social classes
The Caste System
This influx of new crops and ideas from North and South America changed the lives of Europeans
The Columbian Exchange
The trade route spanning Asia was called ___________, and led to the spread of religion, ideas and technology
The Silk Road
A Holy city for several religions, this place was the target of the first crusade
Jerusalem
This large biome serves as a difficult to cross boundary between Northern and Southern Africa
The Sahara Desert
The code of chivalry and stories of brave knights came from this social system, meant to protect the isolated kingdoms of Europe
Feudalism
Nations on the coast were highly motivated to always build better _____ for trade and exploration
Ships
The trade route spanning Northern Africa was called __________, and also led to the spread of religion, ideas and technology
The Gold and Salt Trade Route
Mansa Musa used his wealth and influence to spread his religion, that being _____
Islam
The geographic Isolation of the Aztec and Inca people meant they had little resistance to
Infectious Diseases
Disputes over succession, invasion by foreign powers, and population loss caused the fall of these two great empires (Remember our Essay)
The Roman Empire and The Han Dynasty
The demand for manufactured European products led to an increase of this type of human trafficking in West Africa
The Slave Trade
An economic strategy that involves a nation selling more than they buy from others
Mercantilism
Martin Luther thought that the selling of indulgences as a means to make a profit was _ ___
A sin / Wrong