MESOPOTAMIA
Who is at the top of the caste system?
Priests
Isis was the Egyptian Goddess who was in command of all the fertility and motherhood.
When did the Empire of Ancient Rome begin and end in?
The Empire of Ancient began in 753 BCE and ended in 60 CE
Who is the founder of the Islamic religion?
Muhammad
What is the Silk Road?
The Silk Road is a series of linked trade networks that extended from the Mediterranean Sea to Eastern China.
Iraq is the modern-day country in what historical location?
Ancient Mesopotamia
What was the New Kingdom remembered as?
The New Kingdom is remembered as the “Expansion Age”.
Which social class was looked down on in the Roman government?
The Plebeians
What is the purpose of the Eightfold Path?
The purpose of the Eightfold path is to give Buddhists a path they can follow to end suffering.
Buddhism
Invasions from the Aryans, a nomadic tribe, led to the fall of which civilization?
The Indus River Valley civilizations
What is a Delta?
A Delta is a triangular area of land made from soil deposited by a river.
What was Octavian most remembered for in Rome?
Octavian was a Roman ruler who was most remembered for the period of Roman peace known as the “Pax Romana”.
What location is a holy place where Jewish people go to pray?
The Western Wall
Camel caravans, a boat for overseas, a donkey, and walking
Ancient India was often cut off from other civilizations because of....
The Himalayas
What is another name for Egypt and why is it called that?
Another name for Egypt is the “Gift of the Nile” because the Nile River gave life to the desert.
Who was Carthage’s main rival?
Rome
What was Jesus trying to show by his teachings?
Jesus was trying to show that followers of him must love God above all, and love everyone around them. They should obey the Ten Commandments.
What did the Silk Road lead to?
The Silk Road led to economic prosperity for many cultures.
Define and describe one example of how "The Caste System" organizes people in Indian society.
The "Caste System" in Indian society treats people unfairly based on occupation, skin, and name. An example would be the Untouchables, they are looked down on in Indian society, but if they are nice to people and are doing their job, they could get reincarnated up the triangle. The same thing goes for if they were bad, but where do they go after the bottom.
What happened in the Egyptian myth of Osiris and Isis? What does this tell us about the culture in Egypt?
What was the myth of Romulus and Remus teach us about the desired character of Roman citizens?
Romulus and Remus are bothers whose father is the God of war, and they were raised by wolves. This myth teaches us that the Roman citizens needed to be self-sufficient to be able to provide for themselves.
Explain how Christianity and Judaism share similarities and differences.
One way Christianity and Judaism are similar is that they both originated in Israel. Another similarity is that Christian’s and Jewish people both only believe in one God otherwise they are monotheistic. One way that Christianity and Judaism are different is that Christian’s believe that Jesus was God, and Jewish people believe that “The Messiah” hasn’t happened yet.
Why does Amazon getting orders to their customers quicker relate to the Silk Road?
Amazon connects to this concept because they are making customers receive their orders quicker through technology and transportation. Most of the Silk Road cities were formed where there was a lot of population, this is how it connects to Amazon fulfillment center placements.