unit 1
What is the difference between "Benevolent" and Malevolent"?
Benevolent means good and Malevolent means bad.
What was a delta?
A delta was a land made of soil deposited by a river.
What time period did the Roman Empire exist?
It existed from 753 BCE to 60 CE.
He was a merchant.
What was the silk road?
It was a series of trade routes from the mediterranean sea to Asia.
What development did the people during this time create? What was it called?
The people developed a writing system. It was called cuneiform and they wrote it on clay tablets.
What time period was Ancient Egypt in?
It was during 3200 BC.
Who were the Roman's neighbors?
Their neighbors were the Etruscans.
How many laws are in Hammurabi's code?
There are 282 laws.
What did people use to transport goods?
They used camel caravans, donkeys, boats, and by walking.
What is the difference between polytheistic and anthropomorphism?
Polytheistic is when you believe in many gods. Anthropomorphism is when it is a human-like god.
Describe the inside of the pyramid.
There was the king's chamber, the queen's chamber, the airshaft, the subterranean chamber, and the grand gallery.
What kind of culture did the Romans develop?
The Romans developed a polytheistic culture.
What religion(s) was found in Islam?
Christianity and Judaism
What did the silk road lead to?
The silk road led to economic prosperity for many different cultures.
What were the 5 main structures of the social structure? (in order)
The 5 main structures are slaves, tradesmen and merchants and farmers, soldiers and scribes, kings and government officials, and then the priest.
What is the difference in the Old, Middle, and New kingdoms?
Old-2700bce to 2200bce and it was known as the "pyramid age" for the building of pyramids
Middle-2100bce to 1800bce was known as the "golden age" for its time of prosperity and stability.
New-1500bce to 1000bce and it was known for the "expansion age" for its growth of the empire
What did Rome establish as a rule when someone was accused of something?
They established a rule that if someone was accused of something, they are "innocent until proven guilty".
What were the 8 things for the 8 fold path?
Right thought, intent, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.
What were the most common items that were traded? What did the trading do to affect the people?
The common items were: rare animals, jewelry, silk, Chinese porcelains, and food (grapes, carrots, beans, peppers, pomegranates, and cucumbers). This led to diseases spreading from place to place very easily. It spread smallpox, measles, and the plague.
In Ancient Mesopotamia, how was 'power' assigned?
Power was assigned by how well-educated the people are. For example, scribes were well-educated people, so they would have a great amount of power. Back then, not many people were well-educated enough to have power. Many people also were not wealthy enough at this time.
What is the purpose of the Egyptian pyramids?
The purpose of Egyptian pyramids is that the king is buried in the pyramids for his own space for him and the king's wife. It is used to honor the king and the steps represent the king making his way to a good afterlife. It is also to protect his body from robbers who might attempt to rob great treasures in the pyramids. It would take many years and many people to build these pyramids.
What does the myth of Romulus and Remus teach us about the desired character of Roman citizens?
The myth of Romulus and Remus teaches us that the Romans were selfish and they treasure their life more than anyone else's. It also shows how tough and self-sufficient the Romans were. The way Romulus and Remus's father threw them out to the lake shows how selfish he was because it was said that one of them would take his spot as king. Another example is when Romulus and Remus was fighting over the position of king. It shows how competitive the Romans were.
List the 5 pillars of Islam and describe each one.
1) Fasting- Muslims would fast throughout the days during Ramadhan. They could only eat when it was dark outside (dusk or night).
2) Charity- Muslims would give to the poor or they would donate to churches.
3) Faith- Where there is no other god but god, and Muhammed is the holy messenger for the people.
4) Prayer- They must pray 5 times a day facing towards Mecca (holiest city).
5) Almsgiving- Where they would give to community members who are in need.
How did diseases spread from the trade routes in the Silk Road?
They spread by the things that people were trading with each other from village to village/country to country. A disease that was spread was the plague and which killed many people and it spread super fast. Rats were the main cause of the spreading of the plague. If the rats were either in with the items or eating the items, they would easily transfer from item to item.