Beginnings Of World History
The first hominids came from which continent?
Africa
Social classes began to form during this time. Did they simplify life or make it more complex?
complex
Are Hinduism and Buddhism examples of polytheism or monotheism?
polytheism, meaning many gods
What makes something an empire?
conquering other nations
Does a nomad settle in one place?
no, they wander around usually following animals they hunt
Describe the process of bartering.
people may negotiate prices of goods and services or even offer a trade in lieu of currency
Why did nomads settle down after spreading out? What did they learn how to do?
farm, herd animals, farm
Could women rule in Egypt?
YES
Most civilizations settle near _______ (what geographic feature).
water, rivers, lakes...
Cuneiform is one of the earliest forms of ___________.
writing
India has a complex social structure called a "caste system." According to their beliefs, can your status change or are you born into your position forever?
your status does not change
During the Old Kingdom of Egypt, what structures were built and what were they used for?
pyramids, burial ground for important figures
How did the earliest humans split responsibilities during the Stone Age, and what kind of duties did they have?
hunter + gather duties were assigned by gender usually
Where did priests fall in the order of social classes... on top as a ruler or bottom with the working class?
top, as a ruler
Indo-Europeans come from modern day ________ (continent).
Asia
What metal was mined in Africa and used to make many of the world's first weapons?
iron ore
How has the way that we think about and study world history changed over time?
use of modern technology, more critical thinking, evolving into a more aware citizen, includes more minorities, considers woman's viewpoint not just men...
What are some ways geography plays a role in forming civilizations?
landforms can isolate, fertile soil for farming, access to natural resources, bodies of water for trade...
How did people from different parts of the world share their ideas?
Through trade, merchants discuss things
What was richest emperor in history named?
Mansa Musa from Mali