Semester One Final Study Guide

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What is the principle of "an eye for an eye" associated with Hammurabi?

It refers to a code for revenge.

What disease was spread by fleas on rats on transportation ships?

The Bubonic Plague.

What is true about the land near the Fertile Crescent?

It flooded regularly, making it fertile.

Is 'Right effort' one of the Eightfold path concepts?

No, it's not.

What do Hindus believe about living things?

Every living thing has a soul.

What is the position of a Dalit in the Hindu Caste System?

At the bottom.

Were the Indus River Valley people monotheistic?

No, they were not.

What writing system were the Vedas written in?

Not Cuneiform.

What was notable about the floods in Egypt?

They were predictable and associated with their gods.

How long did King Ramses II rule?

He ruled for about 66 years.

Did Ancient China have significant contact with invaders and traders?

No, they had little contact.

What symbols did Ancient China believe in?

The Yin and Yang.

What was the impact of the Silk Road Trade Routes in Ancient China?

It had a positive impact.

What event did the dark ages in Ancient Greece signify?

The end of the Mycenaean civilization.

Were Sparta and Athens always friendly with each other?

No, they were not.

Why is Alexander the Great considered great?

He conquered much land and brought his people together.

What are the 12 tables?

Ancient Rome's rule of law.

When was the 95-thesis written by Martin Luther?

1517.

At what age did Buddha venture outside of the castle?

29 years old.

What is one of the three poisons that Buddhists believed in?

Ill Will.

What does Buddhism believe suffering is caused by?

Caused by yourself.

What is a Veda?

A Veda is sacred scripture.

How do Hindus typically worship Brahman?

They worship deities instead.

Who is at the top of the Hindu Caste System?

Brahmin.

What is a similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism?

Both believe in a form of Nirvana.

Where is the Indus River Valley located?

India.

What did the Indus River Valley people trade?

All of the above: Ivory, Cotton, Bronze, Pearls.

What is the definition of Monotheistic?

The belief of one God.

What is the definition of Polytheistic?

The belief of many Gods.

What year did civilization in the Indus River Valley end?

1500.

What is the definition of a Sudra in the Indus River Valley Caste System?

A laborer or servant.

What river provided fertile soil in Egypt?

Nile River.

What was the role of a Vizier?

The Chief Minister who supervised day-to-day government.

What does the acronym B.C.E stand for?

Before Common Era.

What does the acronym A.D. stand for?

Anno Domini.

When did the building of pyramids for Pharaohs usually start?

Right before or after they passed away.

Which Pharaoh encouraged trade in Ancient Egypt?

Hatshepsut.

What form of writing was used in Ancient Egypt?

Hieroglyphics.

What years did the Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt span?

1550-1100 BCE.

Where was Ancient China civilization located?

The Yellow River Valley.

What form of writing did Ancient China use?

Pictographs and ideographs.

What was the most valuable trade option for Ancient China?

Silk from Silkworms.

What was traded mainly during the Silk Trade Route?

Jade, porcelain, spices.

During which Ancient China dynasty did the Silk Trade Route develop?

Han dynasty.

What is the three-age system during Ancient Greece?

Stone-Bronze-Iron.

What is a polis in Ancient Greece?

Greek city-states.

What is Ares the God of?

War.

What is the name of the first Protestant religion?

Lutheran.

What was the feudal system during the Medieval Era?

A structured society based on land ownership and bonds.

What does it mean to be nomadic?

A tribe moves from place to place.