The basis for Aryan society. Hinduism is based off these oldest known religion texts.

Referred to as the Old Testament in Christianity. Religious text for Judaism that consists of the first five books of the Bible.

The discovery or development of these things allowed for civilizations to grow into cities and empires and ended the Stone Age.

Moksha is the ultimate goal of what religion,which is the release from the cycle of rebirth?

The belief in one god (monotheism) and used the Torah as a text, started and remained with what religion?

What is the Neolithic Revolution?

Explain the relationship between the Mandate of Heaven and the Dynastic Cycle.

What is the Dynastic cycle?

Why did the Egyptians build the pyramids?

What is the term that describes the discovery of farming?

What is the main difference when comparing history and prehistory?

What were the two main reasons why humans began to settle in one place (ending the nomadic lifestyle)?

Social classes, cities, organized governments, and complex religions are all characteristics of:

This area is known as the "Cradle of Civilization" and "The Fertile Crescent":

Which of the following best describes the Egyptian religion?

One unique characteristic of Egyptian government was that:

Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?

Which belief system is considered montheistic?

Which civilization was known as the best sailors and traders of their time?

Under which ruler did the Mauryan Empire grow prosperous and expand their territory?

The time period when the Gupta Empire experienced peace and prosperity and made discoveries in astronomy, medicine, mathematics, and literature was known as:

Which of the following is NOT considered an effect of the Bantu Migration?

Which dynasty united China, created the Great Wall of China, and had a uniformed writing system for China?

Which dynasty made many advancements in chemistry and astronomy, strengthened the government and economy of China, and put in place the civil service exam?

Which of the following is true concerning Hinduism?

Trade routes such as the Silk Road and Indian Ocean allowed for the spread of goods and ideas.

Which belief system, which originated in India, believes in reincarnation but REJECTS the caste system?

Shang Dynasty, Ancestor Worship, Huang He (Yellow) River Valley - Which civilization is being described?

This river played a key role in the development of agriculture in Egyptian Civilization.

This empire, located in modern-day India, grew prosperous under the rule of Ashoka and Chandragupta.

Process by which ideas, customs, culture, and religion spread from one civilization to another due to trade, warfare, and migration

Title of the leader of Egypt who ruled with absolute power and was considered the leader of the government and religion

Rivers that were key resources for agriculture and food in Mesopotamia

Earliest known writing system in the world that began with the Ancient Sumerians in Mesopotamia. It used picture writing and evolved into symbols.

Religion with a "dual god system", with one good god and one evil god that started in Mesopotamia

Civilization that practiced monotheism while many other ancient civilizations practiced polytheism

What was the first period of human history up to 10,000 BC called primarily because of the early human’s use of stone tools?

Code of Hammurabi, Tigris & Euphrates River, Cradle of Civilization: Which civilization is being described?

Nile River, Pharaohs, Pyramids, Hieroglyphics - Which ancient civilization is being described?

Sacred burial tombs for pharaohs

The people of Mesopotamia built temples to worship their gods called

Belief in many gods and goddesses

Religion in Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that they both were polytheistic

Egyptian process in which bodies are preserved for the afterlife

Egyptian religious text that described the journey to the afterlife

Picture writing developed by the Ancient Egyptians that used pictures to represent words or sounds

Discovery of this item helped to decipher heiroglyphics

Alphabet with 22 letters with phonetic sound to match

What divided people into classes based on occupation in India?

Belief in one god

According to Buddha, how can people achieve nirvana?

What belief system relied on people knowing their place in society and following the rules of society?

Located in the Americas, what civilization was known for their giant carved heads, rich tombs and temples, and priestly leadership?

Where did Buddhism originate?

What overland trade route connected Asia to Europe and traded goods, food, ideas, and customs?

How did the Hebrews beliefs about God differ from other ancient religions?

What is the right to rule granted by heaven?

Confucius created an exam to find the most qualified people for jobs. What is this called?

What event laid the foundation for civilizations in Central and Southern Africa?

These holidays - Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Passover, and Hanukkah (Chanukah) - are celebrated by what religion?

Who is the "Father of the Israelite nation" and founder of Judaism?

Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, David, Solomon - These people are part of what religion?

What are the set of laws that God gave the Jews through Moses?

What do the Jews call their weekly holy day for rest and worship?

This discovery contained the Hebrew Bible including 800 manuscripts of historical evidence of Jewish beliefs?

Which ancient civilization near India had very well-planned cities with grid system and modern plumbing systems (drains and water chutes)?

What is the river in China that is nicknamed the Yellow River because of yellow silt & “China’s Sorrow” because of its devastating floods?

What was the 1st Chinese dynasty about 1650 BC that was polytheistic and believed in Yin & Yang?

What are the oldest examples of Chinese writings called? Priests wrote questions to the gods on animal bones and turtle shells.

Oracle Bones, Calligraphy, Yin & Yang - These are associated with what ancient civilization?

Inventions and discoveries in science, astronomy, mathematics, engineering, literature, art, religion, and philosophy is associated with what empire near the Indus River Valley?

–The right to rule is granted by Heaven.

–There is only one Heaven; therefore, there can be only one ruler.

–The right to rule is based on the virtue of the ruler.

–The right to rule is not limited to one dynasty.

Which civilization did the following:

-Developed an accurate calendar with 365 ¼ days

-Discovered how to make silk

-Made the first books from bamboo

This Chinese dynasty did the following:

-Created a uniform writing system for China

-Developed advanced weaponry like crossbows & iron swords

-Built the Great Wall of China

-Emperor built a Terracotta Army & they were buried with him for protection

Trade route that linked China to the West (Mesopotamia, Europe, Middle East)

Achievements under this Chinese Dynasty:

-Considered a golden age of Chinese civilization

-Advancements in chemistry, zoology, botany, & astronomy

-Diagnosed diseases & experimented with herbal remedies, anesthetics, & acupuncture.

-Most technologically advanced civilization in the world at this time

-Invented paper making, rudders, bronze & iron stirrups, wheelbarrows, and suspension bridges

-Very artistic cities with elaborate temples & palaces

80% of people living in India today practice this religion

•Began in the Indus River Valley

•No single founder

•No single holy text, although many followers obey the Vedas

Polytheistic Religion: Nonviolence, Dharma, Karma, Samsara, Moksha

Hindu belief of “Duty" - the power that upholds the universe

HIndu belief of "action” - Every action has an equal reaction (good actions lead to positive things, bad actions lead to negative things)

Hindus believe the soul is reborn after death according to one’s karma. What is this called?

Strict social class system in India based on Hindu principles

-Unable to change levels during lifetime

-Each level associated with different occupations

-Limited interaction between different social classes

-Only marry member of same social class

The Enlightened One or Buddha

Founder: Siddhartha Gautama

Text: No single holy text but many followers read many texts from Siddhartha Gautama - One of the main texts is the Tripitaka

Similar to Hinduism because…

–It grew from same traditions of Hinduism such as nonviolence, karma, dharma, moksha, samsara

Different from Hinduism because…

–It rejects certain Hindu practices: priests, formal rituals, many gods, caste system

-Neither monotheistic or polytheistic… up to individual to decide if there is a God

-Goal: to reach Nirvana (union with the universe and release from cycle of rebirth)

1 - All life is suffering

2 - Cause of suffering is desire for things like riches, power, and long life

3 - Only cure for suffering is to overcome desire

4 - Overcome desire by following Eight-fold Path

Indian leader who converted to Buddhism

-He construction Buddhist temples

-He focused on non-violence

-He earned support and respect of the people by serving his community

Principles of this religion

- Follow rules of society

- Know your place/status in society

- Humanity

- Empathy

- Be righteous and have morals

- Filial Piety: Respect for your elders

- Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you.