Geography
What natural barrier separated ancient China from the rest of Asia to the west?
The Himalayas
Define agriculture
farming
What was the ancient Egyptian system of writing called?
Hieroglyphics
What was one important invention or achievement from China during its Golden Age under the Tang and Song Dynasties?
paper, the Junk, civil service exam, etc.
What is the name of the religion that began in India and focuses on non-violence and reincarnation?
Hinduism
What geographic feature made it difficult for ancient Greeks to unify their region?
What is the name for the shift from hunting and gathering to farming?
The Neolithic Revolution
What was the code of laws created by King Hammurabi called?
the Code of Hammurabi
What was the purpose of the caste system in ancient India?
A rigid social hierarchy that prescribes one's job for them
What was one teaching of the Buddha?
Life is full of suffering, the eightfold path, the four noble truths
Which sea was the primary route for trade and travel for ancient Greece?
The Mediterranean Sea
What were tools in the Paleolithic Era made of?
What was the ruler of Egypt called?
Pharaoh
What was one major achievement of the Gupta Empire during its Golden Age in India?
Metallurgy, pi, 9 digit system, religious cave carvings, the 9 Gems, etc.
In which region was Judaism founded?
Canaan/the Middle East
Which two rivers were important to the civilization of Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Name an effect of the Neolithic Revolution
Permanent settlements, food surplus, populations grow, cities develop, increased innovation
How did the geography of ancient China influence the development of its civilization?
It kept China isolated; they called China the Middle Kingdom because they thought it was the center of the world
What form of government did Rome have before it became an empire?
A republic
Is Hinduism polytheistic or monotheistic?
Trick! It is sometimes viewed as both.
What is the name of the large peninsula where ancient Greek city-states were located?
Peloponnese
What is a nomad?
Somebody who moves around looking for food, usually following weather or herds
List TWO disadvantages of the rivers that the early civilizations settled near
unpredictable flooding, destruction of homes and towns, washing out crops, subject to nature (may be lower one season than the next)
During the Golden Age of Athens, what major cultural development occurred in the fields of art or philosophy?
Art became realistic and idealized//Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle make philosophical advances
What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have in common?
They are Abrahamic religions