Lesson 1
What are Hieroglyphs?
A complex system of writing that used pictures
What does domesticated mean?
Adapted to life with and to the advantage of humans
What is a monsoon?
A seasonal wind pattern in Southern Asia
What is an aristocracy?
An upper class based on land; land=power
What is a Bureaucracy?
An administrative organization that relies on nonelective officials
What is a pastoral nomad?
A person who domesticated animals for food and clothing
What is Sandskirt?
The first writing system of the Aryans
What was the filial piety?
The duty of family members to subordinate their needs to the male head of the family
How do civilizations influence each other?
Trading goods and Ideas; Cultural Diffusion
How was the Israelites religion unique?
They were monotheistic, meaning they believed in one God
What is the Mohenjo Daro
One of 2 urban centers of the Harappans
How did the ancient Chinese feel about supernatural forces and did it influence their culture?
They believed that they should pray to their ancestors, believing it would impact their fate.
What did the Egyptians believe in?
A polytheistic religion, with the head god Amun-Ra
Who was the Minoans head god?
Poseidon
What were the major rivers in ancient India?
What is the Doa
How did Egyptian life revolve around the Nile
They relied on it for agriculture, religion, etc.
Describe the Minoans
They were great ship-builders, and they created fine pottery and jewelry
How was Indian religion different than Sumer, Egypt, and Hebrew?
It was different because they had different prominent gods, and it wasn't life consuming
What philosopher of ancient China developed Doa philosophy?
Lazoi