Ancient Mesopotamia
Punishments under the Code of Hammurabi were...?
More harsh for people of lower social classes.
An Empire is a form of government that is always looking to...
expand by military force and gaining more resources.
A government in which power resides in a body of citizens and consists of representatives elected by them.
How many times a day do people pray?
Five times.
What are the forms of transport on the Silk Road?
Camel Caravans, Boat for overseas, Donkey, Walking
Invasions from the Aryans, a nomadic warrior tribe led to ...
the fall of the Indus River Valley civilizations.
What is the Grand Gallery?
This room led to the final resting place of the Pharaoh and was filled with riches.
The Punic Wars happened to...
took control of Mediterranean trade routes.
Buddhism originate in India and spread to...
Southeast Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan and Korea
What other aspects of culture spread besides religion and inventions?
Other aspects of culture that were spread include food and languages.
Who are the Brahmans? (Caste System)
Who is Amun and Ra?
They are the ancient Egyptian gods that were often worshipped together.
Which continents was the Roman Empire located?
Europe, Asia, Africa
The central teaching of Islam is...
"There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God".
What were the Diseases exchanged through the Silk Road?
Small pox, measles and Bubonic Plague (the Black Death)
Who are the Kshatriyas? (Caste System)
Primary sources provide raw information and first-hand evidence. Examples: interview transcripts, statistical data, and works of art.
Secondary sources provide second-hand information and commentary from other researchers. Examples include journal articles, reviews, and academic books.
Roman households were ruled by the "eldest male".
Was Buddhism monotheistic or polytheistic?
They were polytheistic.
Why were the Silk Road declined?
Overland trade began to decrease, sea trade became more popular.
In Ancient Mesopotamia, how was "power" assigned?
The divine right of a king is that he is given his authority directly by God. That means he had the "right" to rule completely and totally, with no need for approval from the people. All power was assigned to the King, not provided equally. Power is also influenced by wealth. The poor will be more disadvantaged than the rich.
What happened in the Egyptian myth of Osiris and Isis? What does this tell us about Egyptian culture?
Osiris was Isis' brother and also her husband. As the god of vegetation and agriculture, Osiris, with the assistance of Isis, transformed Egypt into a prosperous land. Because of Seth's jealousy, he killed Osiris. Isis discovered her husband's body in the Nile. Osiris’ death and resurrection were used as a metaphor to explain the changing seasons and cycles in Egypt. The Egyptians also drew parallels between his death and the fall and rise of the Nile.
What does the assassination of Julius Caesar tell us about what the Romans valued in their government?
Julius Caesar was stabbed until death. They killed him because he gained the power too fast. Since Rome was a Republic, power should be provide equally to wealthy ones. But Caesar had almost all of the power at that time, so there was a conflict between the nobility and the Caesar.
Who is the prophet Muhammad? What connection does he have to Islam?
Muhammad was believed to be a prophet of Islam, which means that he was the chosen one that God sent to us to deliver God's messages. Muhammad is also the founder and author of the Qur'an.
How did the Silk Road facilitate the spread of ideas?
As traders from Rome traveled to China, they met with other traders. They discussed their ideas, religions, cultures, etc. As the traders returned home, they took the things that they had learned and spread them to other people.