Civilization and Civilization Development
Ancient CIV
Ancient CIV Pt2.
Ancient Greece
Ancient China
Romaaaaa
Arab/Byz Empire
MA/Crusades
Pre-Colombia
Renaissance
Misc
Trivia
100
The term/acronym we used this summer to describe civilization development
RAIN
(Rivers, Agriculture, Individualized work, Nation)
100
The modern-day location of the Middle East.
What is the Middle East?
100
The continent that Egypt resides in.
What is Africa?
100
The Surrounding areas and its city
City States
100
The name of the continent that China resides in.
What is Asia?
100
True or False: Rome was a republic?
True
100
What was banned in the Roman empire due to idolatry?
Icons
100
The members of the wealthiest and powerful families that are elected to public office is who?
Patricians
100
Homes that housed dozens of families
Longhouse
100
Renaissance is known as...
Time of Rebirth from Ancient Rome and Ancient Greek
100
True or False:
If you drive without stopping from California to NJ, it takes about two days.
True! About 40 hours!
100
What is the largest organ?
Skin
200
The science of farming, cultivating food and raising cattle
What is agriculture?
200
Name ONE of the two rivers that flowed through Mesopotamia.
What is the Tigris River? OR What is the Euphrates River?
200
The major river that flows through Egypt.
What is the Nile River?
200
Who tutored Alexander the Great was?
Aristotle
200
The name of the royal families that ruled China.
What are the dynasties?
200
Where is Rome located?
Italy
200
The Arab leader who is the chief of the family or village is?
Sheikah
200
What was the Plague bacteria called?
Yersinia pestis
200
Pre-Colombia was known to have what type of religion?
Polytheistic
200
True or False:
Italy was united
False: City-States
200
True or False:
Mrs. Nieves ran in the NYC Marathon
True!
200
Which state is Area 51 located?
Nevada
300
A complex culture in which large numbers of human beings share a number of common elements
What is a civilization?
300
Sumerians created writing called?
Cuneiform - wedge shaped on clay tablet with reed stylus
300
What was the gift of the Nile?
The Nile was predictable for fertile soil and plentiful crops.
300
The battle where Athens and Sparta fought?
The Peloponnesian War
300
TRUE or FALSE: China was not the longest-lasting civilization.
FALSE
China was one of the longest-lasting civilizations.
300
What was the Colosseum and what was it used for?
The Colosseum was used for entertainment and for Rome to punish their adversaries.
300
Constantly moving and finding new food and water is called?
Nomadic
300
Large area of land that was farmed by serfs owned by lords is called?
Manorialism
300
The Aztec founded a city called...
Tenochtitlàn
300
Belief that men should embrace all knowledge and become skilled in all things - is known as?
Renaissance Man
300
What is Mrs. Nieves favorite animal?
Otters
300
How old is the universe? (In the billions)
13.7 billion years
400
Cities, government, religion, social structure, writing, and art
What are the six characteristics of a civilization?
400
What ethnicity is Mr. Nieves?
Puerto Rican
400
What is the name of this Pyramid?
The Giza
400
What is the relationship between the Athens and Spartans?
Sparta relied and took pride in their military - Athens took pride in cultural and technological advancements.
400
The name of the route that went through China which was beneficial for trade.
What is the Silk Route?
400
The legend of Rome was based on two brothers and was continuation of the Illiad.
Romulus and Remus
400
The final pilgrimage in the five pillars is called...
Hajj
400
Feudalism arose to:
A. Internal and external threats
B. Misplaced Loyalty
C. Weakening of power of church
A. Internal and External Threats
400
Which group and where were the irrigations on hills and mountains located?
Incas (Peru)
400
Education = what?
Individual Creative Power
400
Who is Mrs. Nieves favorite basketball team?
Golden State
400
What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
500
What was the name of the paradise that the Egyptians believed that the afterlife was?
Duat
500
Ziggurats - was what?
Temple dedicated to gods and goddess.
500
Simplified version (Hieroglyphics) - used for daily life
Hieratic Script
500
The landscape of Greece lacked what two things?
1. Rivers
2. Natural Resources
500
What was the purpose of Oracle Bones?
To predict the future and select next emperor
500
Paterfamilias is defined as?
Chief Authority in household
500
What are the five pillars?
1. Alms
2. Pilgrimmage
3. Prayer
4. Ramadan
5. Faith
500
What was the name of the Sermon that the Pope gave for the Crusades?
Sermon on Clermont
500
Which two countries were involved of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
Portugal and Spain
500
Who is the most famous and powerful family in Italy?
Medici Family
500
When was ECHS founded?
1892
500
What is the diameter of the average basketball hoop?
18 inches
600
Egyptians history is divided into three major periods, known as the?
Old, Middle and New Kingdom
600
Created justice code - who created this?
King Hammurabi
600
In Egypt: What was a bureaucracy?
Non-elected governing officials or an administrative policy-making group
600
What was the narrow strip of land with sea on either side - linked by?
Isthumus
600
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
Period of emperor that was chosen by gods to rule.
600
What was the significance Edict of Milan?
The EoM allowed the tolerance of Christians and peace to practice their religion.
600
Sunni and Shia believe what?
Sunni - believe in the most spiritual leader
Shia - Accepts only Ali descendants
600
What was the name of the Pope who called the Crusades?
Urban the II
600
Reasons TO explore?
1. Wealth
2. Fame
3. New Knowledge
600
Describe Art in the Renaissance...
More life-like
More oil paint - reflected light
Used anatomy -> used live objects
Rejected Gothic Style
600
What is Mrs. Nieves favorite movie? (Hint: It's Pixar)
Finding Nemo
600
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn
700
Where was the site of the Hanging Gardens?
Nineveh
700
Story of Gilgamesh was what?
King who did not want to die - known as a hero
700
Three theories of what happened to Indus River Valley?
Conquest/War
Trade was halted!
Climate Change
No more rivers!
700
Greek fleets that were involved with naval battles?
Trireme
700
What was a name of a river in China that carried Loess?
Huang He or Yangtze River
700
What were some of Caesar's reforms?
1. Land and jobs to plebeians
2. Increased senators
700
Why did Muhammed go into the hills to meditate?
He was distraught about the greed of the merchants
700
Feudalism arose in response to?
Internal division and external threats
700
What were reasons to NOT explore?
1. Unknown
2. Knowledge of world was too small
3. Gold, would we find it?
700
Gutenberg created...
The Printing Press
700
What sport did Mrs. Nieves play in college?
Fencing
700
How many countries are in the European Union?
27
800
What is Theocracy and what is significant?
Form of government by God - made Kings=gods
800
What happened to Mesopotamia? How?
Split by conquered
800
Indus River was innovated, 3 systems:
Centralized draining system - very sanitary
Largest public building - the great bath
Put seals on their goods - traded with mesopotamia
800
Army fought in a _______ and _______ was to the right.
Phalanx & Bravest
800
Who created the Terracotta Soldiers and what was the significance?
Emperor Qin - and to lead and protect emperor into the afterlife.
800
Who were the two brothers that wanted to reform and give land to the Plebeians
Tiberius and Gaius
800
Five major falls of the Byzantine Empire?
1. Too much territory
2. New Force (Enemies)
3. Trade and Absolutism
4. Religious Tension
5. Asia Minor - Crusades
800
Who was the King of the Franks?
Charlemagne
800
4 Outcomes of Exploration?
1. Conflicts
2. New Language and Culture
3. Diseases
4. Not gold, but silver
800
Describe the Renaissance man...
Was skilled in ALL things not just one thing.
800
What is Mrs. Nieves dogs' name?
Kobe & Hazey
800
Who was the first president to visit all 50 states? (after 1930s)
Richard Nixon