Belief Systems
Which belief system was founded by Abraham and the first monotheistic religion?
Judaism
Which geographic feature led to the creation of separate city-states in Greece?
Mountains
Which river is associated with Egypt?
Nile
Who created the law code during the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian
What was a result of Athens and Sparta being separated by mountains?
Each city state had a different way of life.
Which belief system’s holy book is the Quran?
Islam
Which body of water was the center of Roman trade?
Mediterranean Sea
Which civilization is associated with the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Mesopotamia
What was the benefit of Constantinople’s location?
It was a trade center
Alexander the Great spread ideas from different cultures as he conquered different areas. This is known as…
Cultural Diffusion
What determines your caste?
Your karma from your last life
What type of government did Athens have?
Democracy
Why did civilizations start near rivers?
Fertile soil
Who was Pericles?
Leader in Athens
Which belief sytsem uses the caste system?
Which two belief systems believe in reincarnation?
Buddhism and Hinduism
What was the name of the law code in Ancient Rome?
Twelve Tables
What is the Code of Hammurabi and which civilization is it from?
Law Code, Mesopotamia
What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?
How many Gods a person believes in
What was more important in Sparta... Education or Military Training?
Military Training
What is the goal of a Buddhist?
To achieve enlightenment
What type of government did Rome have before they became an empire?
Republic
What is needed for a civilization to begin?
A stable food supply.
On which continent did humans first appear?
Africa
What was a result of the Neolithic Revolution?
People began to farm instead of living a nomadic lifestyle.