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Anc. Civ. & Religion

Ancient Civilizations & Religions

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What is a ziggurat? A set of stacked rectangular platforms in a pyramid shape which was used for religious purpose.
What did domestication of animals and plants offer families. Domestication offered a surplus of food.
What is the purpose of cuneiform? Cuneiform preserved the literature, history, and religious traditions of civilizations.
Which civilizations is responsible for the invention of the writing style, cuneiform? Sumeria
Who invented the 282 laws of Babylon? Hammurabi
What types of technology is Mesopotamia famous for? The plow; a system of writing; and an improved irrigation process.
What are the components of a successful civilization? SWAGGER- Social Structure, Writing System, Architecture & Art, Geography, Government, Economics, and Social Structure.
What did the floods of the Nile river offer the locals? The floods offered rich fertile soil for farming, called silt.
What are some advantages of living near a river? water source; irrigation; bathing of people and foods; transportation; fresh silt for farming.
What is polytheism? the belief and worship of multiple gods.
What is monotheism? the belief and worship of only one god.
What is atheism? the belief that there is no god, higher power or being in control of the universe.
Where is Mesopotamia located on a current physical map? on a plain between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, modern day Iraq in the Middle East.
What two rivers surround Mesopotamia? Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What do you call "Small, independent countries, with their own ruler and farmland." City-States
How were the Huang He River Valley, Nile River Valley, and Mesopotamian civilization similar? They all were polytheistic religions
What was the overall purpose of the Code of Hammurabi? A list of crimes and punishments to keep people safe
What is climate? weather over time
What country did Hinduism originate from? India
Who was the founder of the Judaism religion? Abraham
What is the symbol of Judaism? the Star of David
The Huang He River is located in which country? China
What is a dynasty? a ruling family
What is the written language of Ancient Egypt? Hieroglyphics
What does it mean "the act of rising from the dead?" Resurrection
What is silt? fertile soil
Lao Tzu is the founder of which religion? Taoism
Which main river flows through India? Indus
Which river flows in ancient China? Huang He (Yellow River)
What is the holy place of worship for Jews? synagogue
Which symbol represents the Taoism religion? Yin-Yang
What are some factors to consider before starting a settled life? Climate, food source, water source, natural resources, and topography
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