Semester One Final Study Guide

Hammurabi's Code of Revenge

  • Hammurabi believed in the principle of "an eye for an eye" and "tooth for a tooth" as his code of revenge. - True

Bubonic Plague

  • The Bubonic Plague was spread by fleas on rats that were on transportation ships. - True

Fertile Crescent and Flooding

  • The land near the Fertile Crescent never flooded, which resulted in a dry environment. - False

Eightfold Path in Buddhism

  • Right effort is NOT one of the Eightfold Path concepts in Buddhism. - False

Beliefs in Hinduism

  • Hindus believe that every living thing has a soul. - True

Dalit Caste in Hinduism

  • A Dalit is positioned at the bottom of the Hindu Caste System. - True

Indus River Valley Monotheism

  • The people of the Indus River Valley were monotheistic. - False

Vedas and Cuneiform Writing

  • The Vedas were NOT written in Cuneiform. - True

Predictability of Egyptian Floods

  • In Egypt, the floods were predictable; this was associated with their gods. - True

Reign of King Ramses II

  • King Ramses II, the pharaoh, ruled for approximately 100 years. - False

Ancient China and Contact with Others

  • Ancient China had little contact with invaders and traders. - False

Belief in Yin and Yang

  • Ancient China believed in the principles represented by the Yin and Yang symbols. - True

Impact of Silk Road Trade Routes

  • The Silk Road Trade Routes had a generally positive impact during Ancient China times. - True

Dark Ages in Greece

  • The Dark Ages in Ancient Greece marked the end of the Mycenaean civilization. - True

Relations Between Sparta and Athens

  • Sparta and Athens were NOT always friendly with each other. - True

Alexander the Great

  • Alexander the Great is considered remarkable due to his extensive conquests and efforts to unite his people. - True

Twelve Tables

  • The Twelve Tables were the rule of law in: Ancient Rome rule of law

The 95 Theses

  • The 95 Theses was written by Martin Luther in the year: 1517

Buddha's Journey Outside the Castle

  • Buddha ventured outside of the castle at the age of: 29

Three Poisons in Buddhism

  • One of the three poisons recognized in Buddhism is: Ill Will

Cause of Suffering in Buddhism

  • Buddhism believes that suffering is: Caused by yourself

Definition of a Veda

  • A Veda is defined as: A Veda is a song, book of prayer, or a story

Worship in Hinduism

  • Hindus infrequently worship the Brahman directly; instead, they worship deities such as Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu.

Top of the Hindu Caste System

  • At the top of the Hindu Caste System is the: Brahmin

Similarities Between Hinduism and Buddhism

  • One similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism is their belief in: Both believe in a form of Nirvana

Location of the Indus River Valley

  • The Indus River Valley is located in: India

Trade Products in Indus River Valley

  • The people of the Indus River Valley traded items such as: All the Above (Ivory, Cotton, Bronze Pearls)

Definition of Monotheistic

  • Monotheistic is defined as: The belief of one God

Definition of Polytheistic

  • Polytheistic is defined as: The belief of many Gods

Civilization End in Indus River Valley

  • Civilization in the Indus River Valley ended around the year: 1500

Definition of a Sudra

  • In the Indus River Valley Caste System, a Sudra is defined as: A laborer or servant

Nile River and Fertile Soil in Egypt

  • The Nile River was vital for agricultural fertility in Egypt, providing fertile soil for cultivation. - Nile River Valley

Role of Vizier

  • A Vizier was: The Chief Minister who supervised day-to-day government

Definition of B.C.E.

  • The acronym B.C.E. stands for: Before Common Era

Definition of AD

  • The acronym AD stands for: Anno Domini

Construction of Pyramids

  • The building of pyramids for Pharaohs typically started: Right before or right after they passed away

Pharaoh Encouraging Trade

  • Hatshepsut was a pharaoh who encouraged trade in Ancient Egypt.

Writing in Ancient Egypt

  • The form of writing used in Ancient Egypt was: Hieroglyphics

Middle Kingdom of Egypt

  • The Middle Kingdom in Ancient Egypt lasted from: 2050-1800 BCE

Location of Ancient China Civilization

  • The Ancient China civilization was located in the: The Yellow River Valley

Writing Systems in Ancient China

  • Ancient China utilized: Pictographs and ideographs

Valuable Trade for Ancient China

  • The most valuable trade option for Ancient China was: Silk from Silkworms

Trade Main Items on Silk Road

  • Items traded largely during the Silk Trade Route included: Jade, porcelain, spices

Dynasty Linked to the Silk Trade Route

  • The Silk Trade Route was prominent during the: Han

Three-Age System in Ancient Greece

  • The three-age system of Ancient Greece consists of: Stone-Bronze-Iron

Polis in Ancient Greece

  • A polis in Ancient Greece refers to a: Greek city-states

Ares, God of War

  • Ares is recognized as the God of: War

First Protestant Religion

  • The first Protestant religion is: Lutheran

Feudal System in Medieval Era

  • The feudal system during the Medieval Era structured society based on: A structured society based off land ownership and bonds

Definition of Nomadic

  • Nomadic is defined as: A tribe moves from place to place