Exploring Ancient Beliefs and Civilizations

What is a belief system?

• A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.

• A physical structure used for religious gatherings.

• A historical record of events.

• A type of government system.

Which term refers to the belief in a single, all-powerful god?

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Spirituality

• Civilization

What is the definition of civilization?

• A small group of people living in isolation.

• A complex society characterized by urban development, social structure, and symbolic communication form.

• A belief in multiple gods.

• A natural disaster affecting a large area.

Which term describes the belief in multiple gods?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Spirituality

• Civilization

What is spirituality?

• The practice of organizing a society.

• The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power.

• A personal or individual sense of connection to something greater than oneself.

• A written record of historical events.

What was Harappa?

• A type of ancient writing system.

• A major city of the ancient Indus River Valley civilization.

• A religious text from ancient India.

• A river in ancient Mesopotamia.

Where was the Indus River Valley located?

• In modern-day Egypt.

• In the region of modern-day Pakistan and northwest India.

• In the area of ancient Greece.

• In the southern part of Africa.

What are written records?

• Oral traditions passed down through generations.

• Physical artifacts used in religious ceremonies.

• Documents that provide a permanent account of historical events or transactions.

• Natural formations used for navigation.

Which of the following is an example of a religion?

• Democracy

• Hinduism

• Agriculture

• Architecture

How does monotheism differ from polytheism?

• Monotheism involves the belief in multiple gods, while polytheism involves the belief in one god.

• Monotheism involves the belief in one god, while polytheism involves the belief in multiple gods.

• Monotheism is a type of government, while polytheism is a type of economy.

• Monotheism and polytheism are both forms of written records.