Global 9 Vocabulary-Benchmark 1

The study of human activity through finding and analyzing cultural materials.

Land between two rivers (Tigris and Euphrates)

The Hindu holy book

A branch of science that deals with systems of government.

A Chinese philosophy based on laws and resulted in extreme punishments

Mansa Musa made a pilgrimage to ____.

Person that moves from place to place in search for food

A group of people traveling through a desert, usually with camels.

__ was one of the greatest leaders of Mali; his name means "king of kings"

Religious philosophy developed in India; focuses on reincarnation

The one Great Power that Hinduism teaches

The Christian crusaders were able to bring back many things. What is this an example of?

Ancient writing system use in Engypt

This city was the center of trade, culture, education and Islam in West Africa.

The study of development, structure and function of human society.

A point in history when a major event takes place- usually beneficial

a blend of Greek, Persian, and Indian traditions was called

A Chinese philosophy that focuses on social order, family and respect for your elders.

The belief that after death a person is reborn into a state dependent on their past deeds.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for slavery in West Africa?

Ancient Egyptian irrigation tool ( bucket and lever system)

A large temple built by Sumerians

Called the old stone age; used stone and bone tools; hunted and gathered food

The introduction of the ___ increased trade in West Africa.

An ancient river civilization known as the fertile cresent

Belief in many gods

The second longest river in China; the site of early Chinese Civilizations

Rugged land, high mountains, located near waterways

One of the oldest monotheistic religions founded in the middle east- leader is Abraham

letters,speeches,diaries,newspaper articles from the time,artifacts that give a 1st hand story

Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and Indus Valley; developed near rivers for water and fertile soil

Information created later by someone who did not experience a 1st hand account- textbook

a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

Over production of food which lead to an increase in population

Sculptures were made in West Africa to

What was one major impact after the Crusades?

A way of supplying water to an area of land

Birth place of democracy

Agricultural Revolution; domestication of animals and the development of civilization

Belief in one God

the most flourishing period in the history of a civilization

the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time

___ is the major river that runs through West Africa?

What is feudalism?

What form of government is practiced in Medieval Europe?

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 pillars of faith in Islam?

River in Egypt where early kingdoms settled

A time period where people began to settle down, and started farming.

What was a cause of the Black Death?

An early religion that believed the world was full of spirits, and forces found in animals.

Greek city-state ruled by an oligarchy, focused on military, used slaves and discouraged art

Wedge-shaped writing invented by Sumerians

Urban cities organized in a grid; with well planned fortress and plumbing system

___ is the book that Muslim's study as part of their faith.

A social system used in India that divides people into different groups.

First written code and set of laws that all were expected to follow

The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments

A polytheistic religion founded in India- Belief that people were reborn

a system of government open to all the eligible members of a state- elected by representatives.

A social science that focuses on knowledge, reality, and existance

___ is the major desert that is located in Northern Africa

Islam was brought to West Africa through ____ trade.

A science that studies money, trade and the exchange of goods.

A period of time characterized by hunting and gathering bands, that moved around.

A Chinese philosophy designed to create natural order and harmony.

A system of government in which one person reigns, usually a king or queen.

A form of government lead by an absolute ruler