Which ancient civilization is being described?

Shang Dynasty

Ancestor Worship

Huang He (Yellow) River Valley

Yin and Yang 

Which ancient civilization is being described?

Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

Had very well-planned cities with grid system

Modern plumbing systems (drains and water chutes)

Traded with Mesopotamia

Polytheistic

Which ancient civilization is being described?

Code of Hammurabi

Tigris & Euphrates River

Cuneiform

Land Between Two Rivers

Which of the following is the time period before written records began recording events in history?

Where were most early civilizations located?

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?

Who is being described below? 

During the Old Stone Age, the people were primarily hunters and gathers. 

They moved frequently in search of food.

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

What is a complex, highly organized social order consisting of social classes, cities, organized governments, and complex religions called?

The spreading of ideas, customs, culture, and religion from one civilization to another through trade, warfare, and migration

This area is known as the Cradle of Civilization and the Fertile Crescent.

Mesopotamia means the "Land between two rivers." Between which two rivers did Mesopotamia exist?

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

The people of Mesopotamia built elaborate temples to worship their gods called

What is the Code of Hammurabi?

Which of the following was NOT one of the earliest known civilizations?

One similarity between Mesopotamia and Egyptian religion is that 

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

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

Why did the Egyptians build the pyramids?

What was the Egyptian writing system that used a combination of pictures and symbols?

Which of the following BEST describes the Egyptian religion?

Egyptian process in which bodies are preserved for the afterlife

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

Which of the following is considered an effect of the Bantu Migration?

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

In which river valley, did Ancient India develop?

Mauryan (Indian) leader who did the following:

Converted to Buddhism

Constructed Buddhist temples

Focused on non-violence 

Earned support and respect of the people by serving his community

Built things for the good of the community such as well, roads, irrigation canals, hospitals, and public gardens

What Indian empire experienced a Golden Age in peace and prosperity and made discoveries in astronomy, medicine, mathematics, and literature?  

Achievements included: Earth is Round, Decimal System, Pi = 3.1416, C-Sections Performed, Plastic Surgery, Inoculations (Vaccine)

This empire, located in India along the Ganges and Indus Rivers, grew prosperous under the rule of Ashoka and Chandragupta.

Which Chinese dynasty is being described below?

Emperor Wudi 

Civil Service Examination system was put in place 

Considered a golden age of Chinese civilization

Advancements in chemistry, zoology, botany, and astronomy

Diagnosed diseases and experimented with herbal remedies, anesthetics, and acupuncture

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

Which Chinese dynasty is being described below?

Dynasty in which China was given its name

United China under one emperor

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

Which Chinese dynasty is being described below?

Lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history

Feudalism

Mandate of Heaven

Made advancements in iron tools

Used animal drawn plows and farm tools made of iron

The Chinese believed that the universe reflected a delicate balance between the following two forms (Ex: light and dark)? 

What are these points describing?

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.

What is being described below? 

Trade route that followed the coastline from China to Africa

Merchants travelled to trade goods along ports on the coastline

Goods traded include spices, pottery, silk, cotton, copper, ivory, and gold

Other items traded: diseases, ideas, religion, culture, and people

What is being described below?

Overland trade route that connected Asia to Europe

Merchants travelled to trade goods across Asia and Europe

Goods traded include spices, pottery, silk, cotton, copper, figs, and herbs

Other items traded: diseases, ideas, religion, culture, and people

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

Which ancient Chinese philosopher influenced the Chinese civilization with his book, The Analects, and his principles of following the rules of society and respecting your elders?

The Enlightened One or Buddha

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Hinduism?

Which is TRUE of Confucianism?

What is the term for belief in one God?

Which of the following is TRUE concerning Hinduism?

Religious text for Judaism that consists of the first five books of the Bible are known as the 

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

According to Buddha, how can people achieve nirvana?

Strict social class system in India based on Hindu principles

Unable to change levels during lifetime

Divided people into classes based on occupation

Limited interaction between different social classes

Only marry member of same social class

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

What are these points describing?

All life is suffering

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

Only cure for suffering is to overcome desire

Overcome desire by following Eight-fold Path

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

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

What is polytheism?

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

What is the Hindu belief of "action”? Every action has an equal reaction (good actions lead to positive things, bad actions lead to negative things)

Hinduism and Buddhism have a common belief in

What political development based on Confucianism is being described below?

Put in place to find the most qualified people for jobs

Required civil servants to take exams before receiving government jobs

Ensured qualified and educated people had the jobs, rather than people with political or family connections

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of the Buddha?

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

What is being described below?  

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.

What religion is being described below? 

Began in India

No single holy text but many followers read the Sutras and Tripitaka 

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)

What religion is being described below? 

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

What is being described below?

Began in China

"The Analects" is a key book

Influenced the Civil Service Exam and Mandate of Heaven

Based on patriarchal society where men had more power than women

Influenced many leaders in Asian countries to lead by more example

These people are part of what religion?

Abraham

Isaac

Jacob

Moses

David

Solomon