unit 1
What two rivers developed civilization in Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and the Euphrates river.
What was the social structure of the Egyptians?
pharaohs
vizier
senior officals
high priets
nobles
What are the five relationships in Confucianism?
father- child
ruler- subject
husband- wife
elder brother- younger brother
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Fasting during Ramadan, Pilgrimage to Mecca, Almsgiving, Faith, Prayer
How long was the silk road?
The silk road spread 4,000 miles.
What is Mesopotamia located?
Modern-day Iraq
What was the forum?
An open space to where the people could come and share their ideas?
What was the religion in the song dyansty?
It was Neo- Confucism
What are the four noble truths of Buddhism?
life= suffering, suffering is caused by desire, eliminating suffering by wants, follow the 8 fold path.
What religions spread on the silk road?
Most notable relgion was Buddism.
Other ones were Islam, Christianity, Judaism.
What was the name of the Sumerians that learned how to write?
Scribes
Who were the pater families?
what is the oldest male ruler of the household?
What were the big achievements of the Song dynasty?
One block printing
compass
gunpowder
What were the 95 theses?
It was the 95 problems with the catholic church.
What percentage of the people in Europe died for the black death?
What is 1/3 of the population?
Sumer is part of what region in Mesopotamia?
The southern region.
What was the legislative branch?
they helped create laws, helped be helpful in the branch?
What type of civilization does Greece have?
what is democracy?
What was the Protestant Reformation?
1) buying indulgences( pay money to have sins forgotten)
2. he believed the bible was by faith ultimate.
3. you gain salvation by faith and not by what your authority do and what you do ( works)
What are the most traded things for the silk road?
Foods, Grapes, Carrots, peppers, beans, cucumbers, rare animals, jewelry, silk.
One example of how the caste system organizes people in Indian society.
The Caste system organizes people into different positions based on their family name. also when born into the caste system, you cannot move up in the caste system without getting married into a different section. Also, you cannot decide your position in the caste system. when you are born into that particular caste system. That is your job in that particular society.
How does the government of ancient Rome compare to the government we have today in the united states? What is the name of the government? Consider why Ceaser what assassinated and the connection it has to this system of government.
The government of Ancient Rome and the united states is very similar because the USA and ancient Rome have the same republic. ancient Rome and we both have representatives to represent them in the senate. Ceaser was assassinated because he declared himself dictator for life. Because of this, Rome couldn't become a republic.
what were the differences between the children in Athens in Sparta?
The difference between the kids in Athens and Sparta was that the boys were sent to military camps at the age of 7 Sparta. Athens the boys were sent to school to learn reading, writing, arithmetic, music, and physical education. the socialites valued the education in the young boy and the 7-year-old boy wanting to be tough and strong. Another difference was the sparta boys were taught to steal and if they got caught they would be punised.
Describe the purpose of the 95 theses written by Martin Luther. what were the disagreements? what was the impact on the catholic church?
Martin Luther wrote the 95 theses and hung it up in the church. The Catholics disagreed because they thought it affected the church. The release of Martin Luther was excused from the church made him mad. They believed the indulgences were paid to release the sins from the church. All the religious authority came from the bible according to Martin Luther. Martin Luther was highly disliked by the catholic church. Everyone thought that the 95 theses should not be hung up in the church.
How did the black death impact the economy in medical Europe?
The black death impacted the economy in Medival Europe because 1/3 of the population was killed by it. It originated from Asia and through arriving in Asia. As a result of all the people dying there were fewer people working in all of the jobs. The people that lived wanted more money because they had to work more and wanted a pay raise.