Vocabulary
ancient Babylonian set of 282 laws, proclaimed by King Hammurabi around 1750 B.C. to govern Mesopotamia.
Hammurabi's Code
a vast ancient network of trade routes connecting East Asia (China) with the Middle East, Africa, and Europe,
Silk Road
what was the government system of ancient Greece
direct democracy
What advancement helped unify Rome
roads
the belief in one god
monotheism
Central government, organized religion, system of writing, art and architecture, and infrastructure like roads and bridges are all elements of a WHAT
civilization
What is a similarity between ancient Egypt and ancient China?
what geographic feature led to the development of independent city-states in Greece?
mountains
what was the purpose of taxation in early civilizations?
where did all 3 major monotheistic religions begin? (region)
Middle East
two groups/people depending on each other
interdependence
Which culture developed gunpowder, the compass, and abacus
how are Greek ideas about democracy reflected in Western politics?
creation of republican government
which body of water was the center of Roman trade?
Mediterranean Sea
a major monotheistic religion centered on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, whom followers believe is the Son of God and the Savior (Messiah). Based on the Bible, it teaches that through faith in Jesus, people can receive forgiveness of sins, reconciliation with God, and eternal life
Christianity
the spread of cultural beliefs, practices, items, and ideas from one society to another; occurs through trade, migration, technology, and, historically, conquest
cultural diffusion
what was the significance of oracle bones in Chinese culture?
early form of writing
Which city-state focused on education and the arts?
Athens
True or False?: The Roman Empire rulers claimed divine support to sustain their rule
True
an ancient monotheistic religion and culture developed by the Hebrew people. It centers on the belief in one God who created the universe and established a covenant with the Jewish people. Followers aim to live according to divine laws found in the Torah
Judaism
a system of government where power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives
democracy
Why was the Yangtze River so important to the people of ancient China?
Which city-state focused on military?
Sparta
According to legend, who were the twin brothers that founded the city of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
a major monotheistic religion founded in the 7th century by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah) and submission to His will. It is a way of life focused on peace, mercy, and following the teachings of the Quran
Islam