Early Civilizations
Ancient hunter-gathers were nomads. What does "nomadic" mean?
migrates from place to place without settlement
What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?
To create a physical border and protect the empire and the Silk Road from invasion from nomadic tribes in the north
How many gods do monotheistic religions believe in?
Only 1
Name one of the characteristics of civilization
writing system, public works, central government, planned cities, division of labor, religion, social classes, art & architecture
Which continents did the Silk Road trade network connect? Name them all!
Asia, Europe and Africa
Which three religions all trace their early beginnings to Abraham?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
This was the name for the first known legal code. It dates back to ancient Mesopotamia and is name after one of their kings.
Hammurabi's Code
Describe one of Confucianism's five relationships
Ruler superior to subject, father superior to son, husband superior to wife, older brother superior to younger brother, friend to friend
Name a religion and its matching food restrictions.
Hinduism - no beef
Islam - no pork and fasting during Ramadan
Judaism - Kosher (no shellfish, no pork, and no mixing of meat and dairy)
Explain the change brought about by the Neolithic Revolution
Agriculture use allowed groups of humans to build settlements
What is the social hierarchy of Hinduism called?
The Caste System
Name one difference between Hinduism and Buddhism.
Hindus follow the Caste System, but Buddhism rejects it.
Buddhists follow Buddha's Eight-fold Path, but Hindus do not follow the teachings of Buddha.
What were the locations of the first four ancient civilizations?
Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China
According to the Caste System how does a person change caste ranking?
Karma or actions in a person's life affect their caste after reincarnation in the next life. Good Karma=Higher Caste, Bad Karma=Lower Caste
Name a religion and its matching code of conduct
Judaism, Christianity, Islam - 10 Commandments
Islam - 5 Pillars of Islam
Hinduism - Caste Dharma
Buddhism - The Eightfold Path