What are the characteristics of Buddhism and Hinduism?

Karma - what goes around comes around., Reincarnation - people are reborn after they die.

Why are the cities Damascus and Baghdad important?

Centers of learning, more advanced than surrounding areas,

What are the characteristics of Confucianism?

Duty - doing what you need to do

What were the governments of ancient civilizations like?

Monarchs ruled over city-states

What is the caste system?

People are divided into groups based on birth.

What was important about the Tang dynasty?

Golden age, gave land to peasants, stable economy

What was Mycenean civilization like?

The first Greek civilization, warrior people.

What is the Gupta empire known for?

Golden age - prosperous trade and mathematics

How are egyptian periods different from each other?

Old (Pyramids), Middle (Writing), New (Temples, Rock Tombs)

What was important about the Song dynasty?

Struggle with Mongols, prosperity and cultural achievement

What was important about the Sui dynasty?

Unified China under an emperor, built the grand canal

What made the Persian Empire successful?

They showed tolerance and included the people they conquered

What is a culture hearth? Of what importance is Mesopotamia?

Area where people thrive because there is fertile land for agriculture

A philosophy where people believe in balance.

What is the geography of Greece? Why is it important?

Mountains and coastlines make a lot of small cities.

What are the characteristics of Daoism?

Appropriate behavior, harmony with universe

People are naturally evil and need laws and rulers.

Why were the vikings successful in invading Europe?

Viking ships could sail inland and sack towns

What was the importance of the Norman invasion and the Magna Carta?

Document of rights that spelled out relationships within feudalism

What is epicurianism?

A philosophy where people aim for happiness.

Why was Joan of Arc important?

She inspired the French troops to win against England.

What are the characteristics of Islam?

Monotheistic religion, Quran (Koran), 5 Pillars, Pray 5 times a day

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1
The vikings invaded because of the adventure and socialism
True
False
2
What are the characteristics of Buddhism and Hinduism?
Salvation - people are saved by gods.
Karma - what goes around comes around.
Reincarnation - people are reborn after they die.
Spiritualism - people are naturally good.
3
Why are the cities Damascus and Baghdad important?
Fortified military cities
Places of worship
Coastal town for trade and transportation
Centers of learning, more advanced than surrounding areas,
4
What is the Mauryan empire known for?
Capitalism
Being wealthy
Buddhism and social welfare
Having a lot of philosophers
5
What are the characteristics of Confucianism?
Generosity - giving to others
Truth - seeking a universal truth
Duty - doing what you need to do
Hope - finding hope even in the worst times
6
What were the governments of ancient civilizations like?
Monarchs ruled over city-states
There were a lot of countries with strong military leaders
There were no leaders or laws
People voted for leaders and laws
7
What is the caste system?
People build ditches for water to make farming more efficient.
People must pray to the gods before they eat.
People can get medical care for free.
People are divided into groups based on birth.
8
What was important about the Tang dynasty?
Went to war against the Huns
Golden age, gave land to peasants, stable economy
All land belonged to the emperor
Plague killed off much of the population
9
What was Mycenean civilization like?
A Greek civilization with philosophers and mathematicians.
A Greek civilization with artists and writers.
The last Greek civilization, peaceful people.
The first Greek civilization, warrior people.
10
What is the Gupta empire known for?
Worshipping the Buddha
Golden age - prosperous trade and mathematics
Cruelty
Isolation from other countries
11
How are egyptian periods different from each other?
Old (Ramses), Middle (Ra), New (Cer)
Old (Poor), Middle (Wealthy), New (War)
Old (Pyramids), Middle (Writing), New (Temples, Rock Tombs)
Old (fire), Middle (metal), New (paper)
12
What was important about the Song dynasty?
Struggle with Mongols, prosperity and cultural achievement
Created civil service exams
Ended due to corruption
Modernized farming and infrastructure
13
Who won the Hundred Years War?
England won against France
France won against Germany
France won against England
Germany won against England
14
What was important about the Sui dynasty?
Unified China under an emperor, built the grand canal
Marked by civil war
Created prosperity through economic reform
Kind cultural belief system
15
What made the Persian Empire successful?
They were tough.
They used technology to take over other people.
They had a lot of raw materials and goods for trading.
They showed tolerance and included the people they conquered
16
What is a culture hearth? Of what importance is Mesopotamia?
Area where people thrive because there is fertile land for agriculture
Area where people fight a lot and decide on one culture
Area where people make music and art
Area of education
17
What is stoicism?
A philosophy where people search for truth.
A philosophy where people worship Stoic.
A philosophy where people believe in balance.
A philosophy where people aim for happiness.
18
What is the geography of Greece? Why is it important?
Mountains and coastlines make a lot of small cities.
A lot of fertile land makes for prosperous farming.
Mountains and coastlines make for one main large city.
Deserts make for sparse populations.
19
What are the characteristics of Daoism?
Being successful and rich
Believing in God
Appropriate behavior, harmony with universe
Worshipping the emperor
20
What is Legalism?
People are great at following rules
People are holy beings above laws.
People are naturally good and don't need laws.
People are naturally evil and need laws and rulers.
21
Into what periods is Egyptian history divided?
Prosperous, Poor, and Middle
Old, Middle, and New
Pharaohs, Kings, and Gods
Bronze, Iron, and Golden
22
Why were the vikings successful in invading Europe?
Viking ships were narrow, but could not reach rivers.
Viking ships could sail inland and sack towns
Vikings used religion to manipulate people.
Vikings were known for farming.
23
What was the importance of the Norman invasion and the Magna Carta?
Document of medieval churches
Document of rights that spelled out relationships within feudalism
Document of beliefs, religion, and culture
Document of succession of kings
24
What is epicurianism?
A philosophy where people aim for happiness.
A philosophy where people search for truth.
A philosophy where people worship Stoic.
A philosophy where people believe in balance.
25
Why was Joan of Arc important?
She died in a war.
She inspired the French troops to win against England.
She wrote a book about her Catholic faith.
She was a famous nun.
26
What are the characteristics of Islam?
Monotheistic religion, Quran (Koran), 5 Pillars, Pray 5 times a day
Founded by Cyrus the Great, based on principles of equality
Not a belief in god, but a way of life of peace and harmony
Polytheistic religion, Worship at holy place
27
Who established the first empire?
Alexander the Great
Cyrus the Great
Genghis Khan
Sargon

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