Ancient World 1
Which is true of the political organization of both Egypt and Mesopotamia?
a. Kings and queens dominated each bureaucracy
b. Political legitimacy came from the belief leaders descended from the gods
c. Immigration placed great strains on culture in both places
d. Women in both places lacked physical freedom and legal protection
b. Political legitimacy came from the belief leaders descended from the gods
What makes the Israelites (Hebrews) unique in their region?
Their monotheistic beliefs and covenant with one God
Describe the Dark Ages of Ancient Greece
No interaction between islands, no written records, no intellectual development
Constantinople
Oracle bonees
Define city-state
An urban center and the agricultural periphery it controls
How did the Spartans treat their neighbors and foreigners?
Spartans had an isolationist foreign policy - outsiders were enemies.
Spartans were fiercely nationalistic and proud to fight for their city-state.
What practices and beliefs did Confucianism emphasize and require of Chinese citizens?
Obedience and proper conduct
What are the benefits of a civilization having a system of writing?
To keep vital records and organize society & the government
The need for basic and vital resources in the desert climate of the Middle East
What is "pax romana"?
A period of economic stability and growth of the empire (westward expansion) in Roman history
What massive construction project began under emperor Shi Huangdi (Qin dynasty) and was completed by the Han Dynasty?
Who controlled trade in Ancient Egypt?
the government
What helped make agriculture in Ancient Egypt possible?
The regular and predictable flooding of the Nile River that deposited nutrients onto the soil.
What are some key intellectual, technological, and artistic accomplishments of the Romans?
aqueducts
roads
arches
concrete
medicine
Describe Greek and Roman religious beliefs
Polytheistic, a belief in nature-based gods and goddesses that are imperfect and flawed
What two philosophies are native to China?
Confucianism and Daoism
Of all ancient cultures, which culture's women had the most rights and privileges (making them most equal to men)?
Ancient Egypt
How did the Roman Empire view Christianity and its followers?
Romans saw Christians as a threat to the empire. Christians could not worship the emperor as a deity
This isn't a question, but rather a reminder to study your maps!