Unit 1: Historical Thinking
This acronym stands for the key elements used to analyze historical sources
What is H.I.P.P.O?
This ancient Babylonian ruler established a legal code with 282 laws, demonstrating centralized government power.
What is Hammurabi?
This belief system, founded in 551 BCE during the Zhou Dynasty, emphasized hierarchy and harmony in society.
What is Confucianism?
This trade network connected East and West, facilitating exchanges between China and the Mediterranean from the 2nd century BCE.
What is the Silk Road?
The rise of agriculture caused early human societies to transition from nomadic lifestyles to this type of settlement.
What are permanent settlements or civilizations?
Artifacts, diaries, and government records are examples of this type of historical evidence.
What are primary sources?
Known as the birthplace of democracy, this city-state allowed male citizens to vote directly on laws in 508 BCE.
What is Athens?
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the 5th century BCE, this religion focuses on overcoming suffering through the Eightfold Path.
What is Buddhism?
This sea was a crucial hub for ancient trade, connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Hint: The Punic Wars was fought over the western part of the this sea.
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
This civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech and fought for racial equality in the United States.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This term refers to the events or situations that were happening when a historical source was created, helping to explain why it was made.
What is the historical context/circumstances?
his early civilization, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, developed some of the first forms of government and law.
What is Mesopotamia?
Emerging in the 1st century CE, this religion spread rapidly within the Roman Empire based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
What is Christianity?
This trade network linked East Africa, the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and China, profoundly impacting cultures and economies.
What is the Indian Ocean Trade Network?
The Roman Empire transitioned from a republic to this form of government, marking a significant change over time.
What is an empire or autocracy?
This term refers to the physical characteristics of a location that help explain why events happened in a particular way.
What is geographic context?
Established in 509 BCE, this Roman system combined elements of monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy.
What is the Roman Republic?
This 7th-century religion, founded in Mecca, and centers on the Quran
What is Islam?
Known as the cradle of Chinese civilization, this river supported early trade and societal development.
What is the Yellow River?
his leader is known for uniting the Mongol tribes and establishing the largest contiguous empire in history.
Who is Genghis Khan?
This term refers to a problem or challenge that has persisted throughout history and continues to affect societies across time and place.
What is an enduring issue?
This ancient civilization relied on the Nile River to support its agricultural and governmental stability.
What is Ancient Egypt?
This religion, one of the world’s oldest, emphasizes concepts such as dharma, karma, and samsara.
What is Hinduism?
his overland trade route connected Sub-Saharan Africa to North Africa, facilitating the exchange of gold, salt, and cultural ideas.
What is the Trans-Saharan Trade Route?
This invention during the Song Dynasty allowed for the development of more efficient navigation and trade.
What is the compass?