Mesopotamia
The area of the world known as the Fertile Crescent is also known as
Mesopotamia
Egyptian leaders were called
Pharaohs
What is the oldest world religion still widely practiced today?
Hinduism
The idea that Chinese rulers were given the right to rule by the gods was called
The Mandate of Heaven
On what peninsula did Islam begin?
Arabia / Arabian Peninsula
Which two rivers surround Mesopotamia?
Tigris & Euphrates Rivers
Ancient Egyptian writing is called
Hieroglyphics
Which Indian king is best known for spreading Buddhism?
Ashoka
Which Chinese belief system focuses on respect for elders and education?
Confucianism
The holy book of Islam is called the
Quran
What is a city that acts like a country called?
a city-state
What were pyramids used for?
Tombs for pharaohs
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Which Chinese dynasty is known as a Golden Age?
The Han Dynasty
What are the key practices required by all Muslims called?
The 5 Pillars of Islam
What are ziggurats used for?
temples / religious practices / etc.
Which term best describes ancient Egyptian religion?
Polytheistic
The sacred texts of Hinduism are known as the
Vedas
Shi Huangdi, known for ruling with legalist policies, was the emperor of this Chinese Dynasty
The Abbasid Caliphate is best known for
Being the Golden Age of Islamic History
A system that brings water to dry land or controls waterways used by Mesopotamians is called
Irrigation
What is arguably the most significant feature of Egyptian geography?
The Nile River
What are people at the top of the caste system -- academics, teachers, or priests -- called?
Brahmin
Which was the first recorded Chinese dynasty?
Zhou Dynasty
Why did Muhammad and the first Muslims have to flee Mecca ?
Religious discrimination / distrust from community / etc.