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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What did Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Indian peoples rely for crops to grow in their land? | The floods to spread silt to the land. |
| Why were areas like Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley able to support growth of an early civilization? | They were located near major rivers (Tigris and Euphrates) & (Indus & Ganges, Bratraputha) |
| Who was the invading tribe that brought Hinduism and Sanskrit writing to the people of India? | Aryans/Aryan tribes |
| How did India’s seasonal pattern contribute to the rise of the Indus Valley civilization? | Rainfall from the wet monsoon season caused rivers to flood, which deposited fertile soil (silt) on the plains, which helped farming. |
| The Hindu caste system was used in India to marry couples, who would be the best match for the daughter of someone who sold rugs? | A Merchant or Landowner |
| What major natural barrier was between the subcontinent of India and the rest of Asia that kept India separated from China? | Himalayan Mountains |
| What contributed to the advancement of the Sanskrit language in ancient India? | Invaders (Aryan tribes) brought the Sanskrit language to India |
| Which river source developed the early civilization in Egypt? | Nile River |
| What religious similarity or same customs were between the Mesopotamians and Egyptians? | They both worshipped many gods |
| What two rivers helped developed the early Sumerian civilization in Mesopotamia? | Tigris or Euphrates Rivers. |
| Why did the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, and Indians relied on floods from the monsson rains? | For a good harvest |
| What was the factor that caused people in ancient Egypt to migrate and settle in the Nile River Valley? | The fertile lands to farm their crops |
| Who held political power in ancient city civilizations? | The kings |
| In ancient Egypt, why did settlements grow into cities in the area of Lower Egypt? | In the delta trade routes to neighboring communities |
| Where was the first organized system of government developed in the ancient world? | Mesopotamia |
| Which agricultural techniques were the most important to early farmers? | irrigation for their crops |
| What made it possible for the Code of Hammurabi to be followed throughout Babylonia? | The laws were written down in all Babylonia to see |
| What is the most notable thing about the Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut? | She was the only female pharaoh in Egyptian history. |
| How did Egyptian pharaohs justify the power that they claimed to the people in Egypt? | Pharaohs were believed to be part god |
| Which of these best describes the condition of Egypt under Rameses the Great? | Prosperous by war and having new buildings and temple made |
| Which of the following ideas was introduced by the Code of Hammurabi? | It was fair treatment under the law for widows and children |
| As early as 2000 B.C., Egyptian pharaohs sent ships to buy or take what items from Kush (Nubia)? | Egyptians bought cattle and gold from Kush (Nubia) |
| Why did Egypt increase long-distance trade during Hatshepsut's rule as pharaoh? | Egypt increase in national power and wealth |
| What resulted from the development of Egyptian writing? | Egyptians wrote dated records |
| Why did Nubians(Kush) & Egyptians worship some of the same gods? | Nubia & Egypt exchanged certain practices when Egypt ruled Nubia |
| Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics could not be read until what was discovered in Egypt? | Rosette Stone |
| What quality gave the pharaoh supreme authority in Egypt? | He was believed to be a half-god (Horus) |
| Serving now as a tourist's attraction, what was the purpose of the pyramids? | They were tombs for the pharaohs |
| What did the Egyptian used for writing material in Egypt? | Papyrus |
| How did the growth of Egyptian cities affect the class system? | More people became skilled artisan or craft-mans, instead of farmers |
| What is known as large region separated by water from other lands, India is known for it? | subcontinent |
| What season is when the rains come during the months of June, July, August, and September that cause the rivers to over flow? | The monsoon season |
| What type of farming is when people of India own grow enough food for themselves and their families? | subsistence farming |
| What is the process in which a person goes from one life to the next life after they die? | reincarnation |
| What is the lifelong social group into which a person is born into and can only marry into their group only? | caste |
| What is known as the worship of many "gods" which Mesopotamia, Egypt, and India all share in common? | polytheism |
| What is the 3 river sources of India? | The Indus, The Ganges, & The Bramaputra |
| What are the 3 "gods" of India that make up the "god" Brahman? | Brahma, Shiva, & Vishnu |
| What is the tallest and largest mountain in the Himalaya Mountain Range? | Mount Everest |
| What percent of people practice the religion of Hinduism in India? | 81% |
| What does every civilization need in order to grow and survive? | A water source or nearby river |
| W/hat does Pharaoh mean? | It means "Great House" |
| What is the name of the Mesopotamian written language? | cuneiform |
| What is the name of the Egyptian written language? | Hieroglyphics |
| How many cataracts or waterfalls are in the Nile River? | 6 cataracts or waterfalls |
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