Social Studies – Civilizations of the world

The Greeks were well known for their architecture, democratic government.

Europe is located to the north of Africa.

Many kingdoms were all united under the rule of the Ch'in dynasty hence the name China.

One of the main mountain ranges in China is the _________ Mountains.

The most prevalent (most practiced) religion in the Middle East is _______.

Two great civilizations of Europe were the Romans and the Greeks.

Christians follow Jesus and Muslims follow the Prophet Muhammed

The water bodies surrounding the Middle East are: The Arabian Sea, The Red Sea, Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

Greece is located to the south of Europe.

A famous Chinese philosopher:

The major water bodies of China are the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea and the South China Sea.

The major bodies of water in Europe: Mediterranean Sea (south), Norwegian Sea (north) and the Atlantic Ocean (west).

The two main rivers in China are the Yellow River and the Yangtze River.

The holy book for Jews (practicing Judaism) is called the ________.

The Middle East was once called Arabia.

The followers of Islam are called _______.

The Dark Ages ended by __________.

The Feudal System came during the Middle Ages, a social system that organised society with kings and nobles.

In Europe, the movement away from the Catholic church was called The Reformation.

China is located in the eastern portion of _______.

Europe is a continent located to the west of Asia.

During The Reformation new churches were formed called Protestant churches.

European history is categorized into groups known as the ________ and the ________.

To the east of Europe is the continent of Asia.

China was ruled by numerous ________ who came from a variety of dynasties.

One desert in China is called the Gobi Desert

The holy book for Islam (practicing Muslims) is called the ________.

Judaism originated in Palestine (which is a shared land mass with Israel today).

Christianity began with the teachings of Jesus Christ who was born to Jewish parents.

Christianity became a dominant religion in Europe during the ___________

The Chinese were well known for their delicate textiles specifically silk.

The Renaissance period (around 1400 CE) was also known as the period of Rebirth.

The major religion practiced among the Jews in the Middle East is ________.

The head of the (Roman Catholic) church is _________.

Middle East:Iran, Turkey, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen,U.A.E., Kuwait, Qatar, Oman.

Muslims from the Middle East and other parts of the world go to Mecca to complete a holy pilgrimage.

Roman Catholics and Protestants are the same (religion).

In 'ancient times' the Middle East was part of the Persian Empire.

The main religion emerging (600-700 CE) is called ________.

Major rivers in the Middle East are Jordan River, Tigris River and Euphrates River.