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World History
Unit 1 review sheet (pearson)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the main difference between the Nile River & the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers? | The Nile River flooded at regular intervals whole the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers did not. |
| What did the Egyptians and Mesopotamians have in common? | They both allowed women to have careers and own land. |
| What was the earliest system of laws ever recorded? | Hammurabi's Code |
| How did the Egyptians view the Pharaoh? | The viewed him as a living god |
| What do the pyramids tell us about the Egyptians? | They had a good government, lots of building materials, great math and engineering skills |
| Who were the first people to really promote worshipping only one god (monotheism)? | Hebrews (Jews) |
| What was the purpose of the Ten Commandments? | They provided the civil and religious laws for the Jews |
| How were the prophet Zoroaster's beliefs similar to later religious beliefs such as Christianity and Islam? | Be believed in Angels and a "Satan like" figure. |
| What achievements were the Phoenicians most famous for? | Phonetic alphabet, seafaring, ship building, and red-purple dye |
| What advancements were made in India during the Gupta Empire? | Advancements in literature, art, science, and math |
| What principles was Asoka known for believing in? | Religious tolerance, non-violence, and treating people fairly |
| What factors caused the Mauryan Empire to decline? | The death of Asoka and political instability led to their demise |
| What enabled Buddhism to be spread all over Asia? | Trade |
| How are Hinduism and Buddhism alike? | They both believe in reincarnation, non-violence, and karma |
| What do the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism have to say about the caste system? | Hinduism believes in the caste system while Buddhism rejects it. |
| Why did Feudalism fail in China? | Instead of helping to keep control of things, it led to independent lords |
| What kind of government did Shi Huangdi use in China? | Autocracy |
| What item dominated China's trade and ultimately led to the roads out of China being named after it? | Silk |
| What were the three ancient Chinese philosophies of Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism trying to accomplish? | They all wanted to bring back order, harmony, and respect for authority in China |
| What was the Mandate of Heaven? | It was God's approval or blessing to rule China. |
| Who was the famous Chinese philosopher that focused most of his efforts on building relationships and having respect for his elders? | Confucius |
| What kind of government did Egypt use during the time of the pharaohs? | Theocracy |
| How far did the Phoenician trading network extend? | It covered the Mediterranean Sea, the northern part of Africa, and into Britain. |
| Why did the Phoenicians need a phonetic alphabet? | Their merchants needed a way to keep track of their sales clearly and quickly. |
| What writing system did the Sumerians invent? | Cuneiform |
| What writing system did the Egyptians invent? | Hieroglyphics. |
| What two rivers in India were the focal points for early civilization? | Indus and the Ganges |
| What issues caused the Indian subcontinent to be isolated and protected from the rest of the world? | Deserts, mountains, and water |
| What were the causes of the Indus Valley civilization's decline? | Earthquakes, flooding of rivers, and overuse of the farm land all played a part in the civilization's decline. |
| What is the name given to the seasonal winds in India? | Monsoons |
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