Religions and Beliefs
often considered to be the first monotheistic faith, it unified Persia
This civilization has a high degree of standardization with streets laid on a grid pattern. They also have a sewer system and a language that has not yet been deciphered.
What is Indus River Valley?
era in which they depend on hunting and gathering for sustenance.
What is the Paleolithic era?
led to the formation of isolated communities/ city-states in Greece
What is its mountainous interior?
As agricultural societies developed, many became more________________, with men gaining more authority both within the family and in broader societal structures.
What is Patriarchal?
In Hinduism, this is the liberation from the cycle of reincarnation and the achievement of spiritual freedom
Moksha
due to the mountainous interior these groups often fought with each other over resources and well as control over land.
society was structured around the pharaoh at the top, followed by priests, scribes, artisans, and farmers, with slaves at the bottom.
mountains in South Asia that have acted as a natural barrier, influencing the development of distinct cultural and religious practices in the region
What are the Himalayans?
often referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization" due to its early development of writing, law, and urbanization.
What is the Fertile Crescent?
refers to the global Muslim community united by faith and practices
What is the Ummah?
The first emperor of China; established Legalism, standardized the country, and created the terracota army
Who is Shi Huangdi?
crucial to Greek civilization, providing essential routes for transport, trade, and communication with other cultures.
What is the sea?
played a central role in the development of Egyptian civilization, providing a reliable water source and fertile land for agriculture.
What is the Nile River?
is believed to have been the route by which humans first migrated to the Americas from Asia during the Ice Age.
What is the Sabbath?
eastern half of the Roman Empire that survived for another thousand years after the fall of Rome.
What is the Byzantine Empire?
established a network of trading colonies and were known for their shipbuilding and navigation skills
Who are the Phoenicians?
In Middle East supported the growth of some of the earliest human civilizations due to its rich soil and access to water resources.
What is the Fertile Crescent?
I am thinking of a number between 1 and 10. Get within 1 digit and win!!!
The number is 7. Numbers 6-8 are accepted for points!
What is Daoism?
in Hindu society this created distinct social classes, leading to significant social divisions and gender inequality that persist today.
Much of what we know about persia comes from this person
Who is Herodotus
was a vast network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures.
what is the Silk Road?
What is Social Stratification, Government System, Stable Food Supply, developed culture, religion, technology, written language?