Global Studies - Semester 1 Review

What is the name of the Oracle from the Mighty Headwaters of the Mississippi in Room 302?? 

Made from turtle shells,  used to predict the future on important events in Ancient China

Location of the violent shutting down of protesters in Beijing in May of 1989

Leader of the Yuan Dynasty 

Many believe the spark that started the Arab Spring Revolutions started in this country

Terrorist group from Nigeria.  

Found by Donald Johanson in 1974, this hominid's fossil's were dated to be 3.2 mill. years old

Classical Dynasty know for the Terra Cotta Warriors

This philosophy focuses on the '5 relationships'

The attack on the US consulate on 9/11/12 in Benghazi was in what country? 

One of the many achievements/inventions of the Han dynasty 

Leader of Tebetan Buddhism 

Story of a prince who goes on a spiritual journey and eventually becomes The Gautama Buddha. 

Acts in this life will affect one's placement in their next life

Snoop's cousin, had a hit song called 'Regulators'

The Name for Ancient Egyptian writing 

Name the 'wacky' neighbor who was known for his entrances on Seinfeld 

Tallest mountain in the world is part of this mountain range

The most sacred river in India

One of the main members of Parliament Funkadelic

Chinese philosophy that believes Humans are born evil and need strict authoritarian rule

Who will win Super Bowl 50? 

One of the 5 pillars of Islam - Hajj - is a pilgrimage to 

Ancient Egyptians were Polytheistic, which means

Main prophet of Islam 

Sumer had a unique form of writing called

Which of the following answers is a palindrome

This Babylonian King was famous for his 'Codes' that were strict laws for his kingdom

Minnesota Twins manager of the world series championship teams of 1987 and 1991

This was the US President who lost a great deal of popularity from the Iran Hostage situation

Tai Chi is an exercise associated with what Chinese Philosophy?

The most sacred river in India

What are the two main tributaries that flow into the Nile River? 

Leader associated with the Great Leap Forward and The Cultural Revolution

Lead singer of Pearl Jam

The Nile River flows 

Egypt is bordered by 

Name this basketball player

Name of our superintendent 

This was also called the 'Agricultural Revolution'

This means "land between the rivers"  (Tigris & Euphrates)

Name of the ancient Egyptian leader - considered a god

Travel routes that connected Eurasia during the Classical Times

By following the Eightfold Path in Buddhism people can reach

Chinese Dynasties need this in order to take control 

World War I was started with the assignation of this Austrian leader

"The Father of Communism"

Conflict in the Holy Land is over Religious traditions and landmarks, for example

Which of the following is a Saved By the Bell cast member? 

India's most religion 

Hong Kong is one of four 'Asian______' because of their unique economy in Eastern Asia