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Ancient Greece
100
What is another name for the Old Stone Age?
The Paleolithic Era
100
What is the importance of historians?
Historians are able to read and understand artifacts, such as pottery.
100
What did Hammurabi invent?
The Code of Hammurabi, which was the first attempt by a rukler to codify, or arrange and set down in writing, all of the laws that would govern a state.
100
Describe Confucianism.
Confucisanism was born in China. Confucious promoted education and created the civil service examination. He taught that harmony resulted when people accepted their place in society. He stressed five key relationships: father to son, elder brother to younger brother, husband wife, ruler to subject, friend to friend. He also believed everyone had duties and responsibilities.
100
What were the main city states in greece?
Athens and Sparta
200
Describe the lifestyle of those living in the Old Stone Age.
People in the Old Stone Age were hunters and food gatherers. They lived in small bands of 20 to 30 people. Everyone made a contribution; men hunted ot fished and women gathered berries, fruit, nuts, wild grain, roots, and shellfish with their children. They were called nomads because they moved place to place as they followed animals and ripeninf fruit.
200
What was the importance of the Nile River?
The Nile River would flood, spreading silt across the valleyd, renewing the soil and keeping it fertile. The animals that flocked to the river to drink were another source of food. In addition, rivers provided a regular water supply and a means of transportation.
200
Who were the "carriers of civilization"? Where did they get their name?
The Phoenicians were named the carriers of civilization because they created the alphabet and spread cultural diffusion.
200
What effect did the caste system have on society?
It led to strict social order.
200
What were the main geographical features of land in Greece?
Islands and mountains
300
What were some of the early peoples' religious beliefs?
These nomads believed in animism. Those who believed in animism believed the world was full of spirits and forces that might reside in animals, objects, or dreams.
300
List the main River Valley Civilizations.
The Nile River, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Indus River, and Yellow River.
300
Swiggly lines written on clay tablets.
Cuneiform Writing
300
What did Buddhism teach?
It was founded by Siddhartha Guatama. He encouraged meditation and hes is referred to as the "Enlightened One." Buddhism focused on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Their major beliefs were reincarnation and nirvana.
300
What was the difference between democracy and direct democracy?
Democracy is when the governemtn is ruled by the people, a majority wins, and they vote once in awhile. In a direct democracy, they vote every day.
400
What were some inventions made by those in the Paleolithic Era.
They invented clothing made from aninmal fur to keep warm in the brutal winters. They also learned to build fires for warmth and cooking.
400
Hieroglyphics were ? Who founded King Tut's tomb? Who founded Rosetta Stone and why was it important?
Hieroglyphics were written on the pyramids. Howard Carter found King Tuts tomb. Rosetta Stone was founded by Jean Champillion and it helped to decipher the meaning of the hieroglyphics.
400
What important invention did the Hittites develop?
Iron
400
What was the purpose of the Silk Road?
It was the only road that made contact between the outside world and China, from Middle East ro China, and trade.
400
Describe Alexander the Great and his reign.
Alexander the Great studied under Socrates, who taught him about other countries. His father taught him to become a fearless warrior. Alexander went on to take over Greece, Persia, Egypt, and India. Some of these countries, such as Egypt, were glad to be under his rule because they were now freed from Persia. The age of Alexander became known as the Hellenistic Culture. He also names a city after himself, Alexander.
500
Describe the Neolithic Revolution.
The neolithic was a nomadic breakthrough. Farmers settled into permanenet villages and developed a new range of skills and tools. The development of farming and domesticating animals was the beginning of the New Stone Age, or Neolithic Revolution.
500
How did people honor the pharoahs?
They mummified them and buried them in pyrmaids because they thought that pharoahs had absolute power and were gods.
500
What set the Hebrews apart from previous cultures?
They were Jewish, and were the first monotheistic religion.
500
Compare and contrast Taoism, Legalism, and Hinduism.
Taoism- Laozi; no conflict. Legalism- Hanfeizi; strict. Hinduism- no founder; believe in karma, reincarnation, and the caste system.
500
Compare and Contrast the societies of Athens and Sparta.
In athens, people were educated and they had a democratic government. Women had little to no rights. Famous philosophers from Athens included Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Sparta followed a military style way of life; they were very strict. However, women had a lot of rights. Children were taken from their families at the age of 7 and put into military training.