WH Review Game 1st Semster Final

World History:1st Semester Final 09-10 : 

World History:1st Semester Final 09-10 Review Game

In which ancient Greek city-state were women treated more equally? : 

2 In which ancient Greek city-state were women treated more equally? Sparta

Heavily armed Greek infantry who carried long spears and fought in closely spaced rows. : 

3 Heavily armed Greek infantry who carried long spears and fought in closely spaced rows. Hoplites

an early Greek marketplace : 

4 an early Greek marketplace Agora

Rocky, but fertile soil in Greece led to which type of economic activity? Name the economic activity and give 2 examples. : 

5 Rocky, but fertile soil in Greece led to which type of economic activity? Name the economic activity and give 2 examples. Trade: Grapes and olives

language of Minoans (we can’t read it) : 

6 language of Minoans (we can’t read it) Linear A

What are the three forms of Greek theater (think Blockbuster)? : 

7 What are the three forms of Greek theater (think Blockbuster)? drama, tragedy, and comedy

Famous story written by Homer about the Trojan War. : 

8 Famous story written by Homer about the Trojan War. The Iliad

Father of History – one of first to travel and write down what he saw. : 

9 Father of History – one of first to travel and write down what he saw. Herodotus

Rival city state to Athens that was a strict military society. : 

10 Rival city state to Athens that was a strict military society. Sparta

rulers who seized power by force but who ruled with the people’s support. : 

11 rulers who seized power by force but who ruled with the people’s support. Tyrant

opened schools for older boys “college”in Ancient Greece : 

12 opened schools for older boys “college”in Ancient Greece Sophists

any good or commodity, brought into one country from another country : 

13 any good or commodity, brought into one country from another country Import

Ancient Greek philosopher, student of Plato, and teacher to Alexander the Great, he believed that people learn through thinking. : 

14 Ancient Greek philosopher, student of Plato, and teacher to Alexander the Great, he believed that people learn through thinking. Aristotle

Persian victory300 Spartans held off Persians for 3 days! : 

15 Persian victory300 Spartans held off Persians for 3 days! Battle of Thermopylae

A major results of the Persian Wars was the creation of the __________ : 

16 A major results of the Persian Wars was the creation of the __________ Delian League

A white marble temple built in ancient Athens to honor Athena, 461-429 B.C. : 

17 A white marble temple built in ancient Athens to honor Athena, 461-429 B.C. Parthenon

Located in a valleyThis city-state became a strict military society : 

18 Located in a valleyThis city-state became a strict military society Sparta

This gave Greeks an identityand each had its own government, money, weights and measures, etc. : 

19 This gave Greeks an identityand each had its own government, money, weights and measures, etc. polis

Using the treasury of the Delian League to make Athens strong led to this war : 

20 Using the treasury of the Delian League to make Athens strong led to this war Peloponnesian War (431 - 404 B.C.)

In an___________, a society is ruled by a small powerful elite, usually the business class. : 

21 In an___________, a society is ruled by a small powerful elite, usually the business class. oligarchy

He recruited an army and used the phalanx to conquer and united Greece (338 B.C.) He planned to invade Persia, but was assassinatedFather of Alexander the Great… : 

22 He recruited an army and used the phalanx to conquer and united Greece (338 B.C.) He planned to invade Persia, but was assassinatedFather of Alexander the Great… Philip II of Macedon

Tradition states that he wrote The Iliad and The Odyssey. : 

23 Tradition states that he wrote The Iliad and The Odyssey. Homer

Helped the Greeks explanation nature to and human emotions : 

24 Helped the Greeks explanation nature to and human emotions Religion, myths

hill or mountain that included a fort as well as temples and other buildings : 

25 hill or mountain that included a fort as well as temples and other buildings Acropolis

Slaves that outnumbered Spartansled to strict military society : 

26 Slaves that outnumbered Spartansled to strict military society Helots

Held in honor of Zeus, they were popular entertainment that involved much training. : 

27 Held in honor of Zeus, they were popular entertainment that involved much training. Olympic Games

believed that everything could be explained in terms of mathematics : 

28 believed that everything could be explained in terms of mathematics Pythagoras

A government by the people. : 

29 A government by the people. democracy

deals with what’s good and bad : 

30 deals with what’s good and bad Ethics

Alliance of 140 city-states with Athens as leader (created after the Persian Wars. : 

31 Alliance of 140 city-states with Athens as leader (created after the Persian Wars. Delian League

Who rules in a monarchy? : 

32 Who rules in a monarchy? A king or a queen

Ancient Greek philosopher who wrote the Republic (believed government should control the people, his ideal government was an aristocracy with the best thinkers). : 

33 Ancient Greek philosopher who wrote the Republic (believed government should control the people, his ideal government was an aristocracy with the best thinkers). Plato

A blend of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian cultures that grew as a result of Alexander’s conquests. : 

34 A blend of Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian cultures that grew as a result of Alexander’s conquests. Hellenistic culture

Ancient Greek philosopher who developed the method of teaching through questioning. He was condemned to death for corrupting the minds of Athenian youth. : 

35 Ancient Greek philosopher who developed the method of teaching through questioning. He was condemned to death for corrupting the minds of Athenian youth. Socrates

Greek historian wrote about Peloponnesian Warbelieved that studying the past helps us to understand human nature : 

36 Greek historian wrote about Peloponnesian Warbelieved that studying the past helps us to understand human nature Thucydides

____________ in Greece Separated city-states : 

37 ____________ in Greece Separated city-states Mountains

Famous Greek law-maker, he erased debts of the poorand outlawed slavery for debt : 

38 Famous Greek law-maker, he erased debts of the poorand outlawed slavery for debt Solon

The Minoans (1750 B.C.-1400B.C.) and Mycenaeans – (circa 1400 B.C.-1200 B.C.) were two early_________civilizations. : 

39 The Minoans (1750 B.C.-1400B.C.) and Mycenaeans – (circa 1400 B.C.-1200 B.C.) were two early_________civilizations. Greek

Famous story written by Homer about what happened after Trojan War to a crew on their voyage home. : 

40 Famous story written by Homer about what happened after Trojan War to a crew on their voyage home. The Odyssey

circa 1400 B.C.-1200 B.C.-Early mainland Greeks-Eventually conquered Minoans-Participated Trojan War 1250 B.C. : 

41 circa 1400 B.C.-1200 B.C.-Early mainland Greeks-Eventually conquered Minoans-Participated Trojan War 1250 B.C. Mycenaeans

– 1750 B.C.-1400B.C.-Developed on CreteDeveloped Linear A-Traded olive oil and wine, established colonies, mined copper, beautiful frescoes, built luxurious palaces and homes. : 

42 – 1750 B.C.-1400B.C.-Developed on CreteDeveloped Linear A-Traded olive oil and wine, established colonies, mined copper, beautiful frescoes, built luxurious palaces and homes. Minoans

Greek word for city-state : 

43 Greek word for city-state Polis

In a Greek drama, a ________ described the scene and commented on action. : 

44 In a Greek drama, a ________ described the scene and commented on action. chorus

Carving small plots of lands from hillsides : 

45 Carving small plots of lands from hillsides Terracing

Athens and Sparta were rivalswhich along with others fought this war which lasted 27 yearsAthens was defeated in 404 B.C.RESULT:Greek city-states continued to be divided and not united : 

46 Athens and Sparta were rivalswhich along with others fought this war which lasted 27 yearsAthens was defeated in 404 B.C.RESULT:Greek city-states continued to be divided and not united The Peloponnesian War

study of oratory, public speaking, and debating : 

47 study of oratory, public speaking, and debating Rhetoric

Wrote first Athenian law code 621 B.C. Very harsh and severe : 

48 Wrote first Athenian law code 621 B.C. Very harsh and severe Draco

any good or commodity, transported from one country to another country : 

49 any good or commodity, transported from one country to another country Export

great pride of the Greeks, brought many heroes to tragic ends : 

50 great pride of the Greeks, brought many heroes to tragic ends Hubris

Greek ruler who conquered most of the known world, creating an empire that stretched from Greece to India. Died of malaria at age 32. : 

51 Greek ruler who conquered most of the known world, creating an empire that stretched from Greece to India. Died of malaria at age 32. Alexander the Great

The wars under Darius and Xerxes between Greece and Persia : 

52 The wars under Darius and Xerxes between Greece and Persia The Persian Wars

“An apple a day…”considered to be the founder of medical science medical treatment should be based on reason, rather than on magic : 

53 “An apple a day…”considered to be the founder of medical science medical treatment should be based on reason, rather than on magic Hippocrates

A government ruled by the landholding elite. : 

54 A government ruled by the landholding elite. aristocracy

Greek victorySmall fast Greek ships defeated larger Persian ships : 

55 Greek victorySmall fast Greek ships defeated larger Persian ships Battle of Salamis Strait

Name the two different forms of democracy. : 

56 Name the two different forms of democracy. Direct and indirect (or representative)

heavily armed infantry formed in ranks and files close and deep, with shields joined and long spears overlapping : 

57 heavily armed infantry formed in ranks and files close and deep, with shields joined and long spears overlapping Phalanx

paintings made on wet plaster walls : 

58 paintings made on wet plaster walls Frescoes

City-state where limited democracy began. : 

59 City-state where limited democracy began. Athens

Athenian ideal education:Sound_______and_________ : 

60 Athenian ideal education:Sound_______and_________ Mind, body

A great general, orator, statesman under which Athenian democracy flourished, the was Parthenon builtand Athens became the cultural and political capitol of ancient Greece : 

61 A great general, orator, statesman under which Athenian democracy flourished, the was Parthenon builtand Athens became the cultural and political capitol of ancient Greece Pericles

Who rules in a monarchy? : 

62 Who rules in a monarchy? A king or a queen

Bridge like structures that Romans built. They carried water from the mountains. : 

63 Bridge like structures that Romans built. They carried water from the mountains. aqueducts

One of the greatest military generals of all time, led Carthage against Rome in the 2nd Punic War (218 B.C.) : 

64 One of the greatest military generals of all time, led Carthage against Rome in the 2nd Punic War (218 B.C.) Hannibal

Male slave that taught boys manners at age 7 : 

65 Male slave that taught boys manners at age 7 Pedagogue

A government by the people. : 

66 A government by the people. democracy

A unit of the Roman army consisted of approximately 4,500-6,000 men. : 

67 A unit of the Roman army consisted of approximately 4,500-6,000 men. legion

Roman political alliance in the time of Caesar - “rule of three” : 

68 Roman political alliance in the time of Caesar - “rule of three” Triumvirate

led armies conquering in Gaul for 10 yearsand reduced power of the Senate, assuming role of dictator for life : 

69 led armies conquering in Gaul for 10 yearsand reduced power of the Senate, assuming role of dictator for life Julius Caesar

Which group of people were in Italy before Roman civilization began? : 

70 Which group of people were in Italy before Roman civilization began? Etruscans

2 Germanic tribes who flooded into, revolted, and destroyed territory weakening the empire. : 

71 2 Germanic tribes who flooded into, revolted, and destroyed territory weakening the empire. Goths and Vandals

He made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire in 391 A.D. : 

72 He made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire in 391 A.D. Theodosius

Nomadic people from Asia who attacked the Roman Empire. : 

73 Nomadic people from Asia who attacked the Roman Empire. Huns

Rise in prices caused by a decrease in the value of money : 

74 Rise in prices caused by a decrease in the value of money inflation

In order to manage it more efficiently, he divided the Roman Empire into two parts: East and West (286 A.D.). : 

75 In order to manage it more efficiently, he divided the Roman Empire into two parts: East and West (286 A.D.). Diocletian

Provide two differences between Athens and Sparta : 

76 Provide two differences between Athens and Sparta Any of these

How long were soldiers expected to serve in the Roman army? : 

77 How long were soldiers expected to serve in the Roman army? 25 years

Who was conflicting in The Conflict of the Orders was : 

78 Who was conflicting in The Conflict of the Orders was Patricians and Plebians

What was one of the results of the conflict between Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla? : 

79 What was one of the results of the conflict between Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla? Army commanders with loyal troops gained power!

Rome is named after ________________(nursed with his brother by wolves). : 

80 Rome is named after ________________(nursed with his brother by wolves). Romulus

Wealthy landowners who controlled government during the early Roman Republic. : 

81 Wealthy landowners who controlled government during the early Roman Republic. Patricians

Farmers/workers who were barred from political office during the early Roman Republic (they made up the majority). : 

82 Farmers/workers who were barred from political office during the early Roman Republic (they made up the majority). Plebians

The first emperor of Rome, he defeated Marc Antony and Cleopatra (27 B.C.) : 

83 The first emperor of Rome, he defeated Marc Antony and Cleopatra (27 B.C.) Augustus

A series of wars in which Rome fought Carthage and expanded its empire. : 

84 A series of wars in which Rome fought Carthage and expanded its empire. Punic Wars

The reign of Augustus began a (27 B.C.-180 A.D.) period of Roman peace that lasted for over two hundred years. What was that called? : 

85 The reign of Augustus began a (27 B.C.-180 A.D.) period of Roman peace that lasted for over two hundred years. What was that called? Pax Romana

Which 2 groups heavily influenced early Rome? : 

86 Which 2 groups heavily influenced early Rome? Etruscans and Greeks

How did Rome get so big? : 

87 How did Rome get so big? The Punic Wars 264 – 164 B.C.

Roman gladiator-slave the led a rebellion against the empire70,000 slaves joined6,000 were crucifiedhe becomes inspirational hero for oppressed people : 

88 Roman gladiator-slave the led a rebellion against the empire70,000 slaves joined6,000 were crucifiedhe becomes inspirational hero for oppressed people Spartacus

the parent of modern Romance languages : 

89 the parent of modern Romance languages Latin

Persons put to death for their beliefs. : 

90 Persons put to death for their beliefs. martyr

Form of government in which voters elect officials to run the state. : 

91 Form of government in which voters elect officials to run the state. Republic

(100 B.C - 44 B.C.) Used the military to become dictator, eventually he was assassinated by his friends (the Senators). : 

92 (100 B.C - 44 B.C.) Used the military to become dictator, eventually he was assassinated by his friends (the Senators). Julius Caesar

people who hunt animals and colloect wild plants to provide for their needs : 

93 people who hunt animals and colloect wild plants to provide for their needs hunters-gatherers

Name means “southern ape” Appeared in Africa about 4–5 million years agoStood upright and walked on two legs Brain was about one-third the size of those of modern humans : 

94 Name means “southern ape” Appeared in Africa about 4–5 million years agoStood upright and walked on two legs Brain was about one-third the size of those of modern humans Australopithecine

Name means “wise man” Appeared in Africa about 200,000 years agoMigrated around the world Same species as modern humans Used a wide range of tools; learned to create fire; likely developed language : 

95 Name means “wise man” Appeared in Africa about 200,000 years agoMigrated around the world Same species as modern humans Used a wide range of tools; learned to create fire; likely developed language Homo Sapiens

Name the river and early civilization. : 

96 Name the river and early civilization. Tigris and Euphrates, Mesopotamia

Why were calendars probably developed? : 

97 Why were calendars probably developed? Calendars were necessary for agriculture.

the taming of animals such as cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs : 

98 the taming of animals such as cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs Domestication

History is the study the past, using_______________? : 

99 History is the study the past, using_______________? written records

Name 3 features of a civilization. : 

100 Cities. Well-organized central government Social classes Complex religion Public works Job specialization (division of labor) Art and monumental architecture. Writing. Name 3 features of a civilization.

stuff people in the past made or used, such as coins, pottery, and tools : 

101 stuff people in the past made or used, such as coins, pottery, and tools Artifacts

the belief that all things in nature have spirits : 

102 the belief that all things in nature have spirits animism

an economic system in which economic decisions are made based on customs, beliefs, religion, and habits : 

103 an economic system in which economic decisions are made based on customs, beliefs, religion, and habits traditional economy

How did early agriculture change Stone Age societies? : 

104 How did early agriculture change Stone Age societies? They became settled (sedentary).

The spread of ideas, customs, and technology from one people to another. : 

105 The spread of ideas, customs, and technology from one people to another. Cultural Diffusion

What is the time period before written record called? : 

106 What is the time period before written record called? prehistory

Did agriculture develop everywhere at once? Explain… : 

107 Did agriculture develop everywhere at once? Explain… occurred independently in different parts of the world

What is the Paleolithic? : 

108 What is the Paleolithic? Paleolithic (Old Stone Age)- 2 million years ago to about 12,000 years ago

American anthropologist; he discovered a partial Australopithecine skeleton in Ethiopia, which he named Lucy. : 

109 American anthropologist; he discovered a partial Australopithecine skeleton in Ethiopia, which he named Lucy. Donald Johansen

Name means “upright man” Appeared in Africa about 2–1.5 million years ago Used early stone tools such as the hand ax Learned to control fire Migrated out of Africa : 

110 Name means “upright man” Appeared in Africa about 2–1.5 million years ago Used early stone tools such as the hand ax Learned to control fire Migrated out of Africa Homo Erectus

huge stones used for burial or religious purposes (Stonhenge) : 

111 huge stones used for burial or religious purposes (Stonhenge) Megaliths

A central government makes all economic decisions : 

112 A central government makes all economic decisions command economy

Private individuals make economic choices based on competition. : 

113 Private individuals make economic choices based on competition. market economy

Name the river and early civilization. : 

114 Name the river and early civilization. Nile, Egypt

Where did early humans come from? : 

115 Where did early humans come from? Africa

the study of man.2 components:PhysicalStudy the remains of the skeletons of early hominids. and Cultural : 

116 the study of man.2 components:PhysicalStudy the remains of the skeletons of early hominids. and Cultural Anthropology

What was the common feature among we discussed concerning the four early civilizations? : 

117 What was the common feature among we discussed concerning the four early civilizations? They were established in river valleys!

The Neolithic Revolution changed history forever, it was the shift from________to__________ ? : 

118 The Neolithic Revolution changed history forever, it was the shift from________to__________ ? The shift from food gathering to food producing (9,000 B.C.-5,000 B.C.).

British anthropologist that made great discoveries of early hominids in East Africa (Homo Habilis “handy man” found w/tools) : 

119 British anthropologist that made great discoveries of early hominids in East Africa (Homo Habilis “handy man” found w/tools) Louis Leakey

What is the Neolithic? : 

120 What is the Neolithic? Neolithic (New Stone Age) - 5,500 – 4,000 years ago.

early human-like being : 

121 early human-like being Hominid

people who move from place to place in search of food and water : 

122 people who move from place to place in search of food and water Nomads

Name means “handy man” Appeared in Africa about 2.4 million years agoUsed crude stone tools for chopping and scraping Brain was about half the size of those of modern humans : 

123 Name means “handy man” Appeared in Africa about 2.4 million years agoUsed crude stone tools for chopping and scraping Brain was about half the size of those of modern humans Homo Habilis

When did writing first develop? : 

124 When did writing first develop? about 5,000 years ago

nomads who kept herds of livestock on which they depended for most of their food : 

125 nomads who kept herds of livestock on which they depended for most of their food pastoralists

Uses bits of traditional, command, and market economies. : 

126 Uses bits of traditional, command, and market economies. mixed economy

Metal Ages in order (oldest to most recent) are? : 

127 Metal Ages in order (oldest to most recent) are? Copper, Bronze, Iron

What were 2 factors that caused early civilizations to change? : 

128 What were 2 factors that caused early civilizations to change? environment, cultural diffusion, conflicts (wars), and the movement of people

What is the Mesolithic? : 

129 What is the Mesolithic? Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) – 10,000-5,500 years ago.

What are the 2 major branches of Anthropology? : 

130 What are the 2 major branches of Anthropology? physical and cultural

Name the river and early civilization. : 

131 Name the river and early civilization. Huang or Yellow River, Shang China

Study the life and culture of people in the past by uncovering artifacts that were left behind. : 

132 Study the life and culture of people in the past by uncovering artifacts that were left behind. Archaeology

Name the river and early civilization. : 

133 Name the river and early civilization. Indus River, Indus River Valley

a society’s knowledge, art, beliefs, customs, and values : 

134 a society’s knowledge, art, beliefs, customs, and values Culture

British anthropologist that made great discoveries of early hominids in East Africa (Laetoli footprints proved upright walking 3.5 m.y.a.) : 

135 British anthropologist that made great discoveries of early hominids in East Africa (Laetoli footprints proved upright walking 3.5 m.y.a.) Mary Leakey

skilled craftspeople who make goods, such as pottery or baskets, by hand : 

136 skilled craftspeople who make goods, such as pottery or baskets, by hand artisans

Built first “empire” in history? : 

137 Built first “empire” in history? Sargon of Akkad

Persian emperor:Created a permanent, paid armyThe Ten Thousand ImmortalsHad the Royal Road built : 

138 Persian emperor:Created a permanent, paid armyThe Ten Thousand ImmortalsHad the Royal Road built Darius I

Mohenjo Daro and Harappa (brick sewers, two story houses) were two advanced cities of the_____________civilization. : 

139 Mohenjo Daro and Harappa (brick sewers, two story houses) were two advanced cities of the_____________civilization. Indus river valley civilization

How did Sumerians get water to their fields? : 

140 How did Sumerians get water to their fields? Irrigation - basins, canals, and dikes

How did geography affect ancient China? : 

141 How did geography affect ancient China? Isolation led to the belief that China was the center of the universe.

Kind of Egyptian paper made from the stems of plant : 

142 Kind of Egyptian paper made from the stems of plant papyrus

Yin or Yang? - male, bright, active, and Heavenly : 

143 Yin or Yang? - male, bright, active, and Heavenly Yang

What is the art of Chinese writing? : 

144 What is the art of Chinese writing? Calligraphy

Conquered a large empire from Asia Minor to India.Built roads (Royal road over 1,250 miles long) for army and postal riders. : 

145 Conquered a large empire from Asia Minor to India.Built roads (Royal road over 1,250 miles long) for army and postal riders. Persians

Name the two empires of ancient India. : 

146 Name the two empires of ancient India. Mauryan Empire and Gupta Dynasty

Asoka was a leader of the__________Empire of ancient India. : 

147 Asoka was a leader of the__________Empire of ancient India. Mauyran Empire

series of rulers from one family, think Mulan! : 

148 series of rulers from one family, think Mulan! dynasty

List who had power first in Sumeria and then who gained power as waves of invaders came into the region. : 

149 List who had power first in Sumeria and then who gained power as waves of invaders came into the region. Priests had high status and were the first rulers War chiefs began to rule as kings

People who were trained to read and write in ancient Egypt : 

150 People who were trained to read and write in ancient Egypt Scribes

A seismograph is a device developed by Chinese to register__________ activity. : 

151 A seismograph is a device developed by Chinese to register__________ activity. earthquake

A form of religion in which people believe a spirit inhabits everything. : 

152 A form of religion in which people believe a spirit inhabits everything. Animism

Men were allowed to have more than one wife. : 

153 Men were allowed to have more than one wife. Polygyny

belief in many gods : 

154 belief in many gods Polytheism

The practice of infecting a person with a mild form of a disease so that he or she will not become ill with the more serious from. : 

155 The practice of infecting a person with a mild form of a disease so that he or she will not become ill with the more serious from. Inoculation

Taught that world was:Good v. EvilAhura Mazda v. Angra Mainyumay have influenced later religions…Dead placed in towers of silence : 

156 Taught that world was:Good v. EvilAhura Mazda v. Angra Mainyumay have influenced later religions…Dead placed in towers of silence Zoroastrianism

Philosophy followed during the Qin Dynasty that believed in power, harsh laws, and rewards and punishments. : 

157 Philosophy followed during the Qin Dynasty that believed in power, harsh laws, and rewards and punishments. Legalism

List China’s four ancient dynasties oldest to most recent. : 

158 List China’s four ancient dynasties oldest to most recent. Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han

First to use coined money (600 B.C.) : 

159 First to use coined money (600 B.C.) Lydians

religious literature of the Indo-Aryans were passed down orally and later recorded : 

160 religious literature of the Indo-Aryans were passed down orally and later recorded The Vedas

A town or city and the surrounding land controlled by it. : 

161 A town or city and the surrounding land controlled by it. City-state

one of the first literary worksseries of Sumerian legends and poems about mythological hero-king : 

162 one of the first literary worksseries of Sumerian legends and poems about mythological hero-king Epic of Gilgamesh

How did the roles of most females change as civilization developed? : 

163 How did the roles of most females change as civilization developed? status was lowered

Ancient Indian practice of a woman committing suicide after her husband’s death. : 

164 Ancient Indian practice of a woman committing suicide after her husband’s death. suttee

Fierce, effective warriors that were first to use cavalry (soldiers on horse back).Set up one the first libraries. It contained the Epic of Gilgamesh. : 

165 Fierce, effective warriors that were first to use cavalry (soldiers on horse back).Set up one the first libraries. It contained the Epic of Gilgamesh. Assyrians

United China during the Qin Dynasty and took the title of “first emperor”. Had impressive tomb with Terra Cotta Soldiers. : 

166 United China during the Qin Dynasty and took the title of “first emperor”. Had impressive tomb with Terra Cotta Soldiers. Shi Huang Ti

Possibly first to smelt iron. Forged iron tools and weapons. : 

167 Possibly first to smelt iron. Forged iron tools and weapons. Hittites

This was discovered by Napoleon’s soldiers and helped translate Egyptian hieroglyphics…? : 

168 This was discovered by Napoleon’s soldiers and helped translate Egyptian hieroglyphics…? Rosetta Stone

In order to be ready for the afterlife, Egyptians __________their dead. : 

169 In order to be ready for the afterlife, Egyptians __________their dead. mummified

converted Egypt to monotheism during his unpopular reign : 

170 converted Egypt to monotheism during his unpopular reign Akenaton

Tried to expand Persia, invade Greece…Failed, think 300 : 

171 Tried to expand Persia, invade Greece…Failed, think 300 Xerxes

a group of states controlled by one ruler : 

172 a group of states controlled by one ruler empire

Nebuchadnezzar, strong leader who had the Hanging Gardens of Babylon (600 B.C.) built for his wife. : 

173 Nebuchadnezzar, strong leader who had the Hanging Gardens of Babylon (600 B.C.) built for his wife. Chaldeans

A complex system of social groups people are born into and which they cannot leave (India). : 

174 A complex system of social groups people are born into and which they cannot leave (India). Caste System

The Chinese medical practice of inserting needles into certain areas of the body. : 

175 The Chinese medical practice of inserting needles into certain areas of the body. Acupuncture

Trade route that stretched from China to the Mediterranean Sea. : 

176 Trade route that stretched from China to the Mediterranean Sea. Silk Road

Name for a system of ranking people’s classes EX: high, middle, low : 

177 Name for a system of ranking people’s classes EX: high, middle, low social hierarchy

Slide 178: 

178 The Fertile Crescent

Historians believe the invaded Egypt at the end of the Middle Kingdom with horse drawn chariots (1650 B.C.) : 

179 Historians believe the invaded Egypt at the end of the Middle Kingdom with horse drawn chariots (1650 B.C.) Hyksos

Philosophy popular in ancient China that promoted importance of the family, respect for elders, and reverence for one’s ancestors. : 

180 Philosophy popular in ancient China that promoted importance of the family, respect for elders, and reverence for one’s ancestors. Confucianism

Egyptian history is divided up into three periods. What are they from oldest to most recent? : 

181 Egyptian history is divided up into three periods. What are they from oldest to most recent? Old, Middle, New Kingdoms

Seasonal changes in the direction of winds : 

182 Seasonal changes in the direction of winds monsoons

Provide 2 examples of how geography affected ancient Egypt. : 

183 Provide 2 examples of how geography affected ancient Egypt. brought fertile soil to the banks of the Nile Sunny, frost-free climate (can grow many crops). Prevailing winds from the north allowed travel up and down the river (helped unite kingdom). Natural resources for building: granite, sandstone, and limestone. Deserts and seas provided natural protection from invaders.

Ancient Egyptian writing : 

184 Ancient Egyptian writing Hieroglyphics

Ancient Indian language : 

185 Ancient Indian language Sanskrit

He united upper and lower Egypt around 3,200 B.C. : 

186 He united upper and lower Egypt around 3,200 B.C. Menes or Narmer (or MEANIE)

Yin or Yang? - female, dark, passive, and earthly : 

187 Yin or Yang? - female, dark, passive, and earthly Yin

Sumerians built pyramid temples made of sun dried brick called…? : 

188 Sumerians built pyramid temples made of sun dried brick called…? ziggurats

Nomadic people from north of the Black and Caspian Seas (1750 B.C.), they were early settlers in ancient India : 

189 Nomadic people from north of the Black and Caspian Seas (1750 B.C.), they were early settlers in ancient India Indo-Aryans

belief in one god : 

190 belief in one god Monotheism

Hammurabi was a Babylonian king who is famous for developing one of the world’s first…? : 

191 Hammurabi was a Babylonian king who is famous for developing one of the world’s first…? Law codes (eye for an eye)

Mauyran ruler who converted to Buddhism and helped it spread. : 

192 Mauyran ruler who converted to Buddhism and helped it spread. Asoka

“Between the rivers” the land between the Tigris and Euphrates : 

193 “Between the rivers” the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Mesopotamia

Established a rigid bureaucracy to carry out commands.600,000 troop army (w/chariots and elephants) conquered much of northern India.Slept in a different room each night from fear of assassination : 

194 Established a rigid bureaucracy to carry out commands.600,000 troop army (w/chariots and elephants) conquered much of northern India.Slept in a different room each night from fear of assassination Chandragupta Maurya

Famous skilled sailors and tradersMost famous for:purple dye (Tyre) and first alphabet : 

195 Famous skilled sailors and tradersMost famous for:purple dye (Tyre) and first alphabet Phoenicians

In India, the class of people that performed unclean jobs, worked with animals, and the dead (they were beneath the bottom caste). : 

196 In India, the class of people that performed unclean jobs, worked with animals, and the dead (they were beneath the bottom caste). “untouchables”

Made by pressing a wedge-shaped stylus into clay tablets, it is believed to be one of the earliest forms of writing around 3,200 B.C. : 

197 Made by pressing a wedge-shaped stylus into clay tablets, it is believed to be one of the earliest forms of writing around 3,200 B.C. Cuneiform

Cattle bones or tortoise shells on which Chinese priests would write questions and then interpret answers from the cracks that formed when the bones were heated (Shang Dynasty). : 

198 Cattle bones or tortoise shells on which Chinese priests would write questions and then interpret answers from the cracks that formed when the bones were heated (Shang Dynasty). Oracle Bones

Philosophy that taught people to withdraw from the world and contemplate nature. : 

199 Philosophy that taught people to withdraw from the world and contemplate nature. Daoism

first female ruler, helped keep Egypt secure. : 

200 first female ruler, helped keep Egypt secure. Hatshepsut

Founded Persian Empire. Let people keep their customs : 

201 Founded Persian Empire. Let people keep their customs Cyrus the Great

He was the pharaoh that probably dealt with Moses and helped Egypt become strong again (during the New Kingdom)? : 

202 He was the pharaoh that probably dealt with Moses and helped Egypt become strong again (during the New Kingdom)? Ramses II

How did geography affect ancient India? : 

203 How did geography affect ancient India? heavy summer rains (from monsoons), cool dry winters