Early Man
What does Neolithic mean?
Neolithic means New Stone Age
What were the names of the two rivers that Mesopotamia was built inbetween?
The Tigris River and the Euphrates River.
The fronts faced the North.
Describe geography of Ancient China and how it affected people living there?
Ancient China had mountainous terrain and it was right next to the Yangtze River and the Huang He River.
What was similar about religion in Ancient Greece and religion in Ancient Rome.
What does Paleolithic mean?
Paleolithic means Old Stone Age
Why was the Fertile Crescent called the Fertile Crescent?
It was called the Fertile Crescent because it was known for its fertile soil and the fact that it is a body of land shaped like a crescent
Why were the tombs (pyramids) in Ancient Egypt so large?
So the belongings that were believed to travel with their owner to the afterlife would not be stolen and so the tomb would not be easily accessible.
Explain the importance of monsoons in Ancient India.
Who killed Julius Caesar and why did they kill him?
The Roman senate killed Julius Caesar because they worried he would gain too much power because almost everybody liked him.
What is a nomad?
What were 3 of the ancient Mesopotamian inventions?
The wheel, the plow, and a writing system called cuneiform.
Were the Israelites Polytheistic or Monotheistic?
They were Polytheistic (believed in one single god only).
How was Buddism spread?
Buddism was spread by missionaries.
Describe Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome's physical geography.
Greece and Rome had many mountains, rocky, unfertile soil, limited amounts of farmable land.
What does G.R.A.P.E.S. stand for?
G.R.A.P.E.S. stands for Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure.
Name three city states in Mesopotamia.
Sumer, Babylon, Uruk.
What was Alexander the Great's goal? Why did he come up with this goal?
Alexander wanted to conquer as much of the known world as he could and build a large empire. He was encouraged to do this by his father, King Phillip III, who's death brought power to Alex.
What kept China isolated?
Large mountains, hot deserts, and season kept China isolated.
Share the contributions of Augustus Caesar (Octavian) and how people felt about him.
Augustus was a great leader who brought peace and many improvements to Rome. He became the first emperor of Rome.
How did the Agricultural Revolution effect the Neolithic people?
The Agricultural Revolution was a time when people found out how to farm. They went from Nomads to farmers and had a large surplus of food. They used that food to trade for new cultures, ideas, and goods.
How did the Nile River affect the Ancient Egyptian's daily lives?
The Nile River was a way to transport people and items, provided fresh water, provided fish, and worked as protection because of its cataracts and marsh delta.
What did Shi Huangdi do for Ancient China?
What was the role of the Roman Senate during the Roman republic?
The senate directed the magistrates, especially the consuls, in their prosecution of military conflicts.