Unit 1
When was the Earth created?
4.6 billion years ago
Explain what is prehistory
the time before written records, archeologists look for the places where people may have lived
Name the very first civilization
Sumer
What are the vedas?
the collection of hundreds of sacred hymns
What is natural complex?
is totality of natural objects, phenomena or characteristics that make up a whole;
Name liquid layer of iron and nickel of the Earth
outer core
Provide examples of primary sources
letters, diaries, eyewitness articles, videos, speeches, artifacts
Which type of religion (monotheistic or politheistic) was trait to ancient time, explain your answer
politheistic
What is a filial piety?
Complete obedience to one’s parents during their lifetime and the performance of certain rituals after their death
What are the differences between climate and weather?
Weather: Atmospheric conditions (temperature, rainfall, etc…) at a specific point in time
Climate: Atmospheric conditions (temperature, rainfall, etc…) of a region over a long period of time
Name two types of the crust
oceanic and continental
Describe differences between fossils and artifacts
fossils are the remains of a living organism such as humans, animals or insects
artifacts are type of object that ancient humans used for their own purposes such as weapons, domestic neccesities (hairbrush, vases, plates and bowls) and so on.
Name the first empire on Earth and explain how it was formed
Akkadian empire, it was formed by Sargon who conquered Sumerian city- states and built an empire
Describe how ancient China was united
Shi Huangdi united chinese provinces under his control. For that he defeated invader from Huang He river and Vietnam and unified China by establishing a new rule and system of dynasties under one emperor. He created the very first empire in the history of ancient China.
Name the biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems
Biotic- plants, animals, fungi, etc.
Abiotic- sunlight, water, wind, temperature, etc.
What is plate tectonics?
movement and interaction of the Earth's plates
What was the economy of the earliest cities based on?
farming and trading
Describe battle of Thermopylae
After battle of Marathon, son of Darius wanted to conquer Greek's territory and began the Second Persian War. He had an army force of about 100 000 men. Spartans had about 300 soldiers led by king Leonidas. Spartans stopped the Persians at a narrow mountain pass called Thermopylae and it lasted invaders for days. Then, a Greek traitor showed another path through the mountains. Greeks died heroically in defense of Greece
How was the Buddhism formed?
Siddhartha Gautama wanted to find the way to avoid sufferings and reached nirvana under the fig tree. And he enlightened and understood that people should overcome personal desires. Then he spreaded new faith in China, India, etc.
Factors that affect climate
- climat changes (global warming)
- zones of latitude
- wind and ocean currents
- topography (rain showers), etc
Explain how Himalayan mountains were formed
The collision of Indian contintental plate with the Asian continental plate was a type of convergent boundary (continental vs continental), as a result of their density similarities the mountain chain was formed.
How agricultral revolution started?
-Ice Age ended 14 000 years ago and climate changed dramatically which changed Earth's surface
- population drew
- food supply
What were the consequences of Pax Romana (positive)?
One of the greatest legacies of the Pax Romana was the spread of Roman culture to Western Europe. Roman rule in the semicivilized areas of Gaul (Modern-day France), Britain, and Spain and Augustus’ establishment of peace during this time period meant that there were Roman troops permanently stationed in the provinces. These factors helped Romanize and civilize provinces in the distant regions of the empire. Romans treated their conquered peoples well and Roman prosperity was promoted in these regions. The peoples of conquered regions did not hesitate to copy Roman-style dress, language, architecture, and government. The Roman Empire covered an immense stretch of land. The powerful military and Romanization of conquered peoples allowed Rome to extend throughout the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the western parts of Asia.
How was the caste system formed in ancient India?
The caste system was formed because of religion of Brahmanism which propheted that due to different job occupations humans should be divided into 4 vedas or castes. However, later on humans also created additional group of Dalits (untouchables) which they also segragated due to the type of job they were responsible for.
Describe human impact on biomes
- deforestation
- air polution (emission of CO2)
- industrialization, etc.