India
Mesopotamia/Israelites
China
Greece
Egypt
100

What kept India isolated from others?

Rugged mountains along the northern border and the Indian Ocean along the southern border.
100

What continent is Mesopotamia located?

Asia

100

What were the achievements of Shi Huangdi?

One system of language, set up a common system of currency, weights. He broke China into provinces to make it easier to control. 
100

How did Greece's physical geography influenced early civilizations?

The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states and the sea made trade easy. They became good fishermen.

100

What continent is Egypt located on?

Africa

200

Describe the carefully planned city of Mohenjo-Daro.

The city was laid out in a grid pattern. It had sewer systems that brought waste to the outside, they had indoor plumbing. 

200

What was the area between the Tigris and Euphrates River called? Why? 

The area is called Mesopotamia because it means between rivers, The Fertile Crescent.

200

What is the Silk Route?

The Silk Road opened up China to trade with the west. Goods, religion, culture, and ideas were spread along the Silk Road. 

200

How did Pericles help people get involved with the government?

Pericles introduced direct democracy and paid government positions. Gave jobs to people based on their skills. Helped make Athens more democratic.

200

Who was at the top and bottom of the social pyramid?

The top is Pharaohs. The bottom is farmers and slaves.

300

What were details about Buddha and his teachings?

Siddhartha Gautama the Buddha or enlightened was the founder. The main goal was to reach nirvana. Follow the Eightfold Path to help. Most people in China, Japan, and Asia practice Buddha. 

300

What were some Sumerian inventions?

Cuneiform, wheel, math, astrology, a counting system, sailboat, wooden plow, and bronze.

300

What is the geography of Ancient China?

Mountains, deserts, and seas kept China isolated from the rest of the world. Only one-tenth of China's land is goods for farming.

300

What was Alexander the Great's goal for his empire?

He wanted to conquer as much land as possible and create a large empire. He spread Greek culture and began the era known as the Hellenistic Era. 

300

What geographical feature protected Egypt from invasions in the north?

The marshy lands of the Nile Delta.

400

What was the importance of monsoons in ancient India?

Winter monsoons brought cold dry air and summer monsoons brought wet air and rain needed to grow their crops.

400

What does G.R.A.P.E.S. stand for?

Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy,and Social Structure.

400

What were Confucians beliefs and teachings?

His teachings were on family, respect, honor, honesty, and wisdom. It shaped Chinese society.

400

What were the beliefs of early Greek Philosophers (Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle)?

Socrates - he tried to help people by explaining things through logic and reason. Encouraged people to question their leaders decision and actions. 

Plato - did not believe in democracy.

Aristotle - believed people should live moderately.

400

What were the achievements of Narmer (Menes)? 

Conquered lower Egypt and married one of their princesses which unified the kingdom. He established a new capital at Memphis. 

500

What was the religion of Hinduism and belief in reincarnation?

It was a blend of many beliefs, the oldest religion (35,000 years old) The main God is Brahman. Gandhi was an important leader of India. They believed that the things people do in this life decide how they will be reborn. 

500

Who was responsible for the first written law code? 

Hammurabi - criminal laws, the punishments were an eye for an eye. 

500

What was the impact on Chinese society from Confucius's beliefs?

They believed that respect within the family would lead to respect within society. (Final piety) 

500

What was public life in Athens like? (Men in government, woman in daily life)

Men would go to the agora and participate in the government. Boys, woman, and slaves didn't. Woman did household things and had almost no education. 

500

What was the role that religion played in ancient Egypt life?

They believed the pharaoh was a God on Earth and they controlled natural forces and human activities.