Mesopotamia/Egypt
In ancient Egypt, they had "god kings" also known as what?
Pharaohs
Which Greek polis was more strict and militaristic? Athens or Sparta
Sparta
What special invention did the people of the Indus River Valley develop?
indoor plumbing
What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?
one god vs. multiple gods
In ancient Africa, what process was perfected by the Bantu people that allowed them to make more advanced weapons?
smelting iron
What is the significance of Hammurabi's Code?
It is the earliest known set of laws.
What type of government was developed by the Greeks?
democracy
Mandate of Heaven
What is the main similarity of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
They all have the same God/same first holy book
What was the function of the Hagia Sophia?
it was a church
The region of Mesopotamia and Egypt make up the area known as ________.
What is the main similarity between the Greek and Roman religions?
they were both polytheistic/had the same powers
What was the purpose of the caste system in the Indus River valley?
To divide society based on economic status and guide reincarnation
Which trade route was vital to the trade of salt and gold in Northern and Western Africa?
Trans-Saharan trade route
Which African emperor is known as the wealthiest man in history?
Mansa Musa
What was unique about women in ancient Egypt?
they had more rights
According to Aristotle, the most important goal of humans should be _________
The pursuit of knowledge and understanding (education)
What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?
What was the reason for the Sunni and Shi'a split in Islam?
They disagreed on who should take over after the death of Muhammad
What was the relationship between the Byzantine Empire and the Russian Empire?
The Russian Empire's culture was heavily influenced by the Byzantine Empire
unpredictable flooding
What was a reason for the fall of Rome?
heavy taxes, too much territory, military decline, invasions
What was the purpose of Ashoka's missionaries in the Indus River Valley?
to spread Buddhism
How did the Mongols impact the trade along the Silk Roads?
they made it safer
Mansa Musa was vital in introducing and spreading which religion across Africa?
Islam