Vocabulary
A main nation that also controls large amounts of territory and often diverse populations.
Empire
This word means "belief in many gods."
Polytheism
The Greek Empire created this type of government, a government that we see in the United States today.
Democracy
Name 2 reasons why early humans lived near rivers.
Answers will vary.
Possible answers: for drinking, for fishing, for trade, for bathing, for farming
What is Drake's first name?
Aubrey Drake
This person receives the word of God and can speak on God's behalf
Prophet
In what continent did Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all start in?
Asia
Ashoka spread this religion throughout the Mauryan Empire.
Buddhism
What is 1 difference between the Paleolithic Era to the Neolithic Era?
Hunting and gathering and being nomadic to settling and farming; built permanent towns/cities
What city is Lil Baby from?
Atlanta
What vocabulary word means an object made by a human that is characteristic of an earlier time or cultural stage
Artifact
The Caste System is part of which religion?
Hinduism
Patricians and plebeians are part of the society of which empire?
Roman Empire
What was the purpose of Hammurabi's Code in Mesopotamia?
To keep order; make laws
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
The combination of different forms of belief or practice
Syncretism
What are 2 similarities or differences between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Similarities: karma, dharma, reincarnation, meditation, both founded in India
Differences: no Caste system in Buddhism, Hinduism is polytheistic while Buddhism has no gods, different places of worship
The Han Dynasty was considered a "Golden Age" of China. What is a Golden Age?
A period where a civilization/empire is at its peak - achievements in arts, math, science, law, etc.
Name 1 of the writing systems of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, or Indus Valley
Egypt: Hieroglyphics
Mesopotamia: Cuneiform
Indus Valley: Sanskrit
What is the southernmost U.S. state?
Hawaii
People settled far from their ancestral homeland.
Diaspora
Name 2 of the 4 men that Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) sees when he leaves his palace.
Sick man, old man, dead man, and ascetic
Explain 2 ways how an empire rises and falls.
Rises: access to good geography, conquer land, strong military, strong laws, allow people religious tolerance
Falls: conquered by other empire, death of an emperor, weak military, rebellions
How did having a food surplus (more than enough) lead to the development of civilizations?
Answers will vary.
Possible answer: More food means that people could move away from farming and do other jobs.
What car company has 3 e's all pronounced differently?
Mercedes