The Ancient Civilizations

Which belief system emphasizes ethical behavior?

All of the ancient civilizations had distinct social classes

Which belief system emphasizes social justice and caring for other members of society?

Which Asian religion/philosophy focuses more on being one with nature and following "the way"?

Which ancient people invented the wheel, the sail, and a base-60 number system?

Which river is considered to be the lifeblood of Egypt?

Which ancient Mediterranean people created purple dye, glass, and a written language based on sound?

The very first written language was

As people began to sail, which major body of water became the primary trade route between the ancient civilizations?

Hinduism is the third-largest religion in the world. Which two have more followers? CHOOSE TWO

Which Chinese dynasty is the longest-lasting, with the family staying in power for 800 years?

Which of the Israeli kings was responsible for building the first of two holy temples?

Which Mediterranean people are considered to be the first monotheists?

Which ancient people invaded the people of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, founding the religion of Hinduism?

Which Chinese dynasty do 90% of Chinese people trace their lineage to?

Which ancient civilization created papyrus, an early paper made out of reeds?

On which river can we find the ruins of the earliest Indian civilizations?

Knowledge of how to smelt this particular metal increased farming production all over Africa with the Bantu

During which Chinese dynasty was paper, gunpowder, and the wheelbarrow invented?

Which two countries are majority Hindu today?

The first civilization of Mesopotamia was

Siddhartha Gautama is the founder of Hinduism

Confucius believed that people were evil and selfish by nature and needed harsh punishment for a peaceful society.

Like the Buddha, Jesus believed that any person could be holy and that compassion for others was most important

Through harsh rule, this dynasty was able to unite the warring landowners and create the first unified country in China

While Buddhism began in India, the majority of its followers are in East Asia.

During this dynasty, Confucianism was adopted and a civil-service exam was required to work in government

According to Hindu belief, your actions in your current life will help determine the quality of your next life

Which civilization had a hereditary monarch known as the pharaoh?

The Buddha believed that anyone was capable of being a member of the sangha and reaching enlightenment

These ancient people were the first to sail the Mediterranean and even go out into the Atlantic Ocean?