Unit 1: The Origins of Civilization
The earliest form of writing could be found in Ancient Mesopotamia. This form of writing was known as...
A. Mesopotamation
B. Cuneiform
C. Hieroglyphics
D. Spartan
B. Cuneiform
This Ancient Civilization was known for its great pyramids and sphinxes?
A. Indus River Valley Civilization
B. United States of America
C. Ancient China
D. Ancient Egypt
Which of these individuals was an important leader of the Persian Empire?
A. Cyrus the Great
A. Cyrus the Great
B. Constantine
C. Turbo, the snail from the movie "Turbo"
D. Julius Ceasar
What was the name of the Prophet who was the most important historical figure associated with Islam? (Founded the religion)
A. Jesus of Nazareth
B. Muhammed
C. The Buddha
D. Alexander
B. Muhammed (PBUH)
What famous pop star is visiting Indianapolis this upcoming week?
A. Dua Lipa
B. Sabrina Carpenter
C. Taylor Swift
Name two of the six "Features of Civilization" we have talked about in class.
Will accept:
- Social Class
- Religion/Values
- Specialization
- Art
- Government
- Writing
If you traveled back in time to Ancient Israel, you would find a monotheistic religion known as...
(still around today!)
Judaism
What happened on the "Ides of March"?
Julius Caesar was assasinated
What is the name of the Christian idea that God can be understood as three "persons": Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
The Trinity
Donald Trump is finishing up his campaign rallies and hopes to beat ____________________ in the 2024 election.
Kamala Harris
What technology/invention was an important part of the "Neolithic Revolution"?
Farming
(will also accept Domestication)
This Eastern Religion had a strict Caste System, and believed in a chief God known as "Brahmin."
Hinduism
What do Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle all have in common?
All Greek Philosophers
What was important about the Roman Emperor Constantine?
He legalized the practice of Christianity (and is said to have been a Christian himself)
Indiana Hoosiers.
Name two advantages that rivers provide to civilizations.
Will accept:
- Water
- Fish
- Helps w/ Agriculture
- Transportation
The Buddha believed his followers could achieve Nirvana by following a...
(________-_________ path)
Eight-Fold Path
The Battle of Thermopylae took place during a war between which two areas?
What is one reason why the Roman Empire collapsed?
Will accept:
- Barbarian attacks
- East/West split
- Christianity
- Corrupt government
- Military problems
- Overexpansion
- Labor and money problems
About a year ago, on the 7th of October, the nation of Israel was attacked by a terrorist group/political organization known as ______________. This attack resulted in the death of over a thousand Israelis.
Hamas
What was important about the Code of Hammurabi?
Will accept-
- First code of laws
- "Eye for an Eye": punishment fits the crime
- Reveals social class in Mesopotamia
- Reveals importance of agriculture in Mesopotamia
What was the name given to Ancient Egyptian rulers (also given religious authority)?
Pharaohs
What was the most important impact of Alexander the Great on the territories he conquered?
Spread of greek culture/mixing cultures
What was the name of the "Apostle" who spread Christianity to Jews and non-Jews alike? (despite persecuting Christians early on in his life)
(not Constantine)
The Apostle Paul or St. Paul
Israel recently launched air strikes against what larger Middle Eastern country?
Iran