Early Civilizations
What were nomads?
nomads were people who moved from place to place in groups to find food for themselves.
Who were the pyramids built for in Egypt?
Pharaohs
What two rivers did the people of Mesopotamia rely on?
Tigris and Euphrates
What is a dynasty?
A ruling family that passes down power by each generation
Who is this?
Buddha
How did agriculture impact the people of the Neolithic era?
It allowed people to grow their own food, eliminating the need to move around, leading to the formations of early civilizations.
What is mummification?
Preserving of a dead body for the afterlife
What is cuneiform?
The earliest known form of writing
What were the names of the two empires that ruled India during the classical period
Mauryan and Gupta empires
The four noble truths, Nirvana, and the eightfold path are all related to which religion?
Buddhism
Why did the early people choose to settle near river valleys?
Because they used the river to farm and grow their own food.
What system of writing was founded by the egyptians?
Hieroglyphics
What is the definition of a city-state?
An independent city with its own government and traditions
What is the name of the system of class differences embedded in Indian society?
Caste System
How are Buddhism and Hinduism alike?
Both religions were founded in India
Both religions believed in reincarnation
Name one difference between the paleolithic and neolithic eras
The Neolithic people relied on agriculture for food and the Paleolithic did not. The Neolithic people were settled while the Paleolithic moved around in search of food.
What happens to the Nile river that the people of Egypt used to their advantage?
Predictable flooding
What is the first written law code?
Hammurabi's Code
Which 3 philosophies emerged from the Era of Warring States?
Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism
True or false?
In order to change castes in Hinduism, one must do so in their next life through reincarnation
True
Name the 8 features of civilization
cities, central government, organized religion, social classes, arts and architecture, public works, writing, specialized jobs
Where did the Pharaohs believe their power came from?
The gods
How is Hammurabi's code similar to legalism in China?
They both believe in strict laws and harsh punishments
What was the Silk Road? How did it help China?
4000 miles of trade routes that connected China to the Middle East, it helped China's economy greatly because they were able to trade with many different countries. Making them extremely wealthy.
How was Buddhism able to spread from India to China even with all the natural barriers that isolated the two countries?
The Silk Road