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Because of its large size and its position in relation to large masses of land and water, India is called what? Sub-continent
A war game played in ancient India is thought to be an early form of what? Chess
How was the Gupta Empire different from the Mauryan Empire? Independence
Which feature of modern arithmetic came from ancient India by way of the Arabs? The zero
Which achievement of the Gupta Empire most encouraged long-distance trade? Roads
Which fact shows that Mohenjodaro was carefully planned? City blocks
Why were the Terracotta soldiers built? To protect the emperor
What did archaeologists discover about Shang cities? Human sacrifice
What were the social classes of the Shang dynasty? Kings, Nobles
On what objects were the first examples of Chinese writing found? Bones
What materials were used by Shang dynasty artists? Bronze and Jade
Why was writing important to Chinese history? It helped Unify the people
What is the Mandate of Heaven? Heaven chooses ruler
What are the 5 basic relationships of Confucianism? King/subject, Father/son
According to Daoism, how should people behave? Nature
According to Hanfeizi, what is the only way to create a strong society? Strict rules
What did his imperial name, Qin Shi Huangdi, translate into? First August
What substance did Shi Huangdi’s physician prescribe for longevity? Mercury
What evidence shows that the emperor had lost touch with reality? Seagod and giant fish
How old was Shi Huangdi when he died? 50
What is the legacy of Shi Huangdi? All of the above
What are the parts of the Great Wall? Towers, wall, passes
Who were the two nomadic groups that invaded China? M and M
What is the total length of the Great Wall? 13,171 miles
What is the Silk Road? Trade routes.
How did silk get from China to Rome? The silk was traded from one place to another
What geographic barriers made travel difficult along the Silk Road? Deserts
What is Hellenism? A blend of cultures
Approximately what percentage of Greece is mountainous? 80%
What would be a disadvantage of Greece's geography? Not enough farm land.
What would be a benefit of Greece's geography? Protection
What kind of government is Athens known for? Democracy
What kind of government is Sparta known for? Oligarchy
Who had the most political power in Athens? Adult male citizens
Who had the most political power in Sparta? Adult male citizens
What were the roles of women in Athens? Stay home/ longest answer
What were the roles of women in Sparta? Could work and make money
What did Athens emphasize in their society? Art/ longest answer
What did Sparta emphasize in their society? Military
How were the ancient Greeks able to live a life of leisure? Slaves
What civilization inspired Greek mythology and their gods? Ancient Egypt
What is Alexander the Great's legacy? Hellenism
What were the Peloponnesian Wars? A series of wars between Athens and Sparta
Who won the Peloponnesian Wars? Sparta
In what areas did ancient Greece influence the world? All of the above
Who first ruled early Rome? Etruscan kings
A city conquered by Rome might become a Roman ally. What was a disadvantage for the conquered city? Taxes
Who had the most power in the early Roman Republic? Patricians
Which group of people struggled to gain equality in ancient Rome? Plebeians
Which issue first led to war between Rome and Carthage? Trade
How did general Hannibal surprise the Romans? Elephants
Why did the Roman emperors give the poor “bread and circuses”? To prevent rebel
Why was the Roman Empire hard to defend? Long border
What became of the eastern empire after 476 C.E.? Lasted another thousand years
What happened in 476 C.E., often considered to mark the fall of Rome? The last emperor was removed (literally picked up and thrown out of the kings chair.
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