Unit 1
Meso: Tigris and Euphrates
Egypt: Nile
What were the names of the two rivers in India?
Indus and Ganges
List the 3 monotheistic religions in the order they were created
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
The mountainous terrain separated them.
List the Feudal structure from most to least powerful social classes.
Kings, nobles, knights, serfs
Name the 5 events IN ORDER that must be followed to develop a civilization
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The idea that the Gods decided the dynastic cycle
What was the name of the river used by all WA kingdoms AND what was the name of the famous education city located on it?
Niger river, Timbuktu
Name 1 thing Athens and Sparta had in common. Then name two things about them that were different.
Athens & Sparta- polytheistic, olympics, city states, language, traded
Athens- Wisdom, education, strong navy, direct democracy
Sparta- Strength, military, strong army, oligarchy
Where did the Bubonic Plague originate and how did it spread?
Asia, spread through trade routes (rats and fleas answer also accepted)
Name the two natural barriers that prevented Egypt from being invaded
Deserts and CATARACTS
Name two inventions/accomplishments of the Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa citizens
Stone seals/indoor plumbing/grid system
Why was trade important to ancient civilizations? Name two reasons
-Cultural diffusion
-$$$$$$$
Who was Julius Caesar? How and WHY did he die?
Dictator of Rome. Was stabbed by his senators because they thought he had too much power and was ruining the Roman republic
What is a trade city and what were most located next to?
Trade city was a city where people traded. Most were located at ports
What was the name of the main city in Mesopotamia?
Sumer
List the 3 natural barriers surrounding China AND the one man made barrier in China
Ocean, Himalayans, desert, great wall
Describe the spread of the 3 monotheistic religions
Christianity- spread through apostles
Judaism- Jewish Diaspora
Islam- trade and conquest
Why was the Bread and Circuses policy implemented in Ancient Rome?
To prevent rebellion in citizens
What three things led to the weakening and end of the Bubonic plague? Must list at least 2 to get credit. Bonus will be added if all 3 are listed
Crusades, Plague, Agricultural innovations
What was the name of the coffins used in Pyramids for their pharaohs?
Sarcophagus
Name two things Buddhism and Hinduism have in common. Then, name two aspects of their religion that differ.
Hinduism- Strict Caste system. Buddhism: No social classes
Hinduism- Vedas. Buddhism- 8fold path/enlightenment
Hinduism- Stayed in India. Buddhism- Spread through Asia
Hinduism: Polytheistic. Buddhism- Nontheistic
Hinduism and Buddhism- Karma, reincarnation,
Name three ways the WA kingdoms became rich
Trading salt and gold
Taxing traders
Using standard currency
Why did the Plebians revolt in Rome? Did it work?
Wanted more representation in their republic. yes
Describe the Crusades and list 2 consequences/impacts of them.
Series of holy wars fought between Christians and Muslims. Impact: Increased trading, cultural diffusion, Muslims retained holy land, Feudal system weakened.