Geography & Early Civilizations
Why did early civilizations develop near rivers?
Rivers provided water, transportation, and fertile soil for farming.
Which city-state focused on democracy and education?
Athens.
Who is the central figure of Christianity?
Jesus.
What was the main focus of Athens?
Education, culture, and democracy.
What ancient Greek idea influenced modern governments?
Democracy.
How does geography affect how people live?
Geography influences resources, jobs, travel, and settlement patterns.
Which city-state focused on military strength and discipline?
Sparta.
What is the main goal of Buddhism?
To end suffering and reach enlightenment.
What was the main focus of Sparta?
Military strength and discipline.
What was the purpose of Hammurabi’s Code?
To create written laws and maintain order.
Which civilization created cuneiform writing?
Mesopotamia.
Why did Greece develop into independent city-states?
Mountains and islands separated communities.
What is a key belief in Hinduism?
Karma, dharma, and reincarnation.
What did Athens and Sparta have in common?
Both were Greek city-states.
Where do we see written laws today?
In government legal systems and courts.
What important resource did the Nile River leave behind after flooding?
Fertile soil (silt).
What is democracy?
A government where citizens participate in decision-making. (directly or through freely elected representatives.)
What path teaches how to live correctly in Buddhism?
The Eightfold Path.
Which city-state gave citizens a voice in government?
Athens.
What ancient Egyptian practice shows their belief in the afterlife?
Mummification.
Name one way ancient civilizations still influence us today.
Government systems, architecture, written laws, or religion.
Where do we see Greek architecture today?
Government buildings, courthouses, and monuments.
Why were religions important in ancient societies?
They explained life, guided behavior, and created social unity.
Which city-state trained boys for military life from a young age?
Sparta.
How do ancient achievements still affect modern life?
They influence government, religion, architecture, and culture.