Ancient Civilizations
Which civilization was located near the Indus River and included Mohenjo-Daro?
Ancient India
What feature made Mesopotamia ideal for farming and early civilization?
2 rivers provided rich soil for crops
What ruler gave up violence and spread Buddhism after seeing war?
Ashoka
Which ancient cities had advanced sewage and grid-based street layouts?
Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
What religion follows the Eightfold Path and Four Noble Truths to reach peace?
Buddhism
Which river system was most important to Egyptian civilization?
The Nile River
What seasonal weather pattern both helped and hurt farming in ancient India?
Monsoons
What was Ashoka's method of spreading Buddhist ideas across his empire?
By placing messages on stone pillars.
Which empire is known for promoting Hinduism and strengthening the caste system?
The Gupta Empire
Which religion practiced by ancient Hebrews influenced Christianity?
Judaism
What term describes the area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers? (the land between 2 rivers)
Fertile Crescent
Why was the Silk Road important to ancient civilizations?
It allowed people to exchange goods, culture, and ideas across continents.
What was the purpose of Hammurabi’s Code in Mesopotamia?
To create a written legal system for justice.
What Chinese route helped ideas and goods travel across Asia?
The Silk Road
What idea in Confucianism stresses respecting your elders and family?
Filial piety.
Compared to Egypt, how was Mesopotamia politically organized?
It had many independent city-states
How did geography help Indian Ocean trade?
Monsoon winds helped traders sail between regions
What gave Chinese emperors the right to rule under Zhou rule?
The Mandate of Heaven
What architectural wonders did Egypt create that showed their power?
The pyramids
What system in Hindu society separated people into social groups by birth?
The caste system
What structure was common in Mesopotamian cities for worship?
Ziggurats
What role did the Han Dynasty play in the Silk Road's success?
They protected and maintained the routes for safe trade.
Which empire was known for promoting religious tolerance after war?
The Mauryan Empire under Ashoka.
What did Egypt invent using papyrus?
paper
How did the Ten Commandments influence future law systems?
They promoted moral behavior as part of law.