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River Valley Civilizations
Ancient Civilizations
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These THREE early civilizations developed along rivers which provided fertile land.
What are Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River Valley?
100
The fall of this empire led to a period of disorder, weak central government, and feudalism in Western Europe.
What is the Roman Empire?
100
This empire, which included China and Russia, brought law and order back to the Silk Road.
What is the Mongolian Empire?
100
Hinduism, as well as the religions of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece, are all examples of religions that belief in many Gods or _________.
What is polytheism?
100
“God hath power to create or destroy, make or unmake, at his pleasure; to give life or send death; to judge…and to be judged (by) none…And the like power have kings;…” This quote reflects this political system.
What is Divine Right (Mandate of Heaven, Absolute Monarchy)?
200
The Sumerians and Babylonians developed early civilizations in this river valley.
What is Mesopotamia?
200
Both the Ancient Romans and the Ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians. This is an example of _________ or believing your own ethnic group is superior.
What is ethnocentrism?
200
The kingdoms in this continent prospered because of their extensive trade in gold, ivory, and salt.
What is Africa?
200
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share this belief in one God.
What is monotheism?
200
During the Enlightenment, Jean Jacques Rousseau argued that when people enter into society they give up some freedoms in exchange for protection of their rights. This agreement between the people and their government is known as...
What is the social contract?
300
Hieroglyphics, cuneiform, and pictographs are all early examples of this.
What are writing systems?
300
This branch of Christianity spread from the Byzantine Empire to early Russia.
What is Eastern Orthodoxy?
300
“Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when Europe was too weak to accomplish the task.” This quote refers to the _________ Empire.
What is the Byzantine?
300
Christians worship in a church or cathedral, Jews worship in a temple, and Muslims worship in a _________.
What is Mosque?
300
This Enlightenment philosopher argued that people have the right to "life, liberty, and property." He also said that when a government fails to protect these rights, the people can overthrown it.
Who is John Locke?
400
This was the first WRITTEN body of laws, and it included laws such as " If a man put out the eye of another man, his eye shall be put out. [ An eye for an eye ]".
What is the Code of Hammurabi?
400
Axum, Kush, Mali, and Songhai and Nubia are early civilizations in this continent.
What is Africa?
400
This empire made major achievements in mathematics and science by preserving and building on the knowledge of Ancient Greece and Rome.
What is the Islamic Empire?
400
The civil service exam and filial piety both reflect the influence of this religion on China.
What is Confucianism?
400
This political system is characterized by censorship, secret police, purges, and government control of education and religion. Hitler and Mussolini are examples.
What is totalitarianism?
500
The term given to describe the change from nomadic hunter/gatherer living to agricultural settlements that occurred around 10,000 BCE.
What is the Neolithic Revolution?
500
This man's conquests of Greece, Asia Minor, Egypt, and Persia led to the spread of Hellenic culture.
Who is Alexander the Great?
500
A system of Roman laws. Some of the features of this system include, men being equal under the law, having the right to face their accusers, and being considered innocent until proven guilty.
What is the Twelve Tables?
500
Kharma, Dharma, reincarnation, and the caste system are all elements of this religion.
What is Hinduism?
500
This form of government was first developed in Ancient Athens. The first ruler of such a government was Pericles.
What is a democracy?