What is the advantage of living in the city-states of Mesopotamia?

The cities had defense towers, and had a community to rely and work with.

All of these are why Christianity appealed to the people of Rome EXCEPT

Granted special privileges & the chance to win chariots made of solid gold.

All of these are why Charlamagne was so important EXCEPT

He saved Rome with his extraordinary military strengths & skills.

Chinese philosopher who stressed moral values, harmony, and authority.

What are the three reasons why the Nile River is important to Ancient Egyptian Society?

Transportating, Trading, and Communication

What's the difference between Patricians and Plebeians?

Patricians; upper class (nobles), Plebeians; lower class (farmers)

What was the government in Athens? What were they known for?

Democracy. Known for allowing citizens to participate in decision-making.

What did Sawm (one of the 5 pillars of Islam) mean?

Fasting during Ramadan, no food or drink from dawn to dusk

What was the government in Sparta? What were they known for?

Oligarchy. Known for their military strength & training of young warriors.

What was Taoism mainly based on?

Looking to nature rather than human beings as the source of humanity.

What was the Arab Peninsula like before Muhammad?

A desert with no rivers. It's polutheistic and has Arab tribes.

Why are the monsoons important to the Indian society?

They supply heavy rain and moisture-laden air. Gives water needed for crops

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1
What is the advantage of living in the city-states of Mesopotamia?
Guaranteed protection and was easy to get money because of the nobles.
Absence of trading allowed for a simpler and relaxed way of life
You can grow crops easily on the city walls because of the fertile soil.
The cities had defense towers, and had a community to rely and work with.
2
Kings in Mesopotamia were seen as "agents of the Gods," and lived in large palaces.
False
True
3
Nirvana is a delicious tropical fruit known for its vibrant colors and exquisite taste
False
True
4
Why did the Frankish Kingdom lose power?
Due to the Franks losing the Battle of the Tours.
They didn't care about the kingdom, they didn't work for developments.
Due to the society's excessive obsession with freedom
Due to weak Merovingian kings.
5
The 12 Tables were of all Roman law and the idea of all free citizens to have the right to the protection of the law
True
False
6
All of these are why Christianity appealed to the people of Rome EXCEPT
Created a sense of comunity, feeling like you belong to something
Granted special privileges & the chance to win chariots made of solid gold.
Promises of life after death appealed to many with poor lives
It was for all people including the poor making it a message of love
7
All of these are why Charlamagne was so important EXCEPT
He created schools to teach the nobles, and he made his capital at Aachen.
He saved Rome with his extraordinary military strengths & skills.
He picked powerful nobels to help run his empire.
He spread Christianity to all of his conquered people.
8
Confucianism teaches that the ultimate goal in life is to accumulate as much material wealth as possible
False
True
9
Who was Confucius?
Mystical being with lessons on cosmic harmony and spiritual enlightenment
Chinese philosopher who stressed moral values, harmony, and authority.
Time-traveling wizard who used magic to unite kingdoms, and create harmony
Known as a culinary genius and philosopher of gastronomy.
10
What are the three reasons why the Nile River is important to Ancient Egyptian Society?
Fishing Bounty, Fertile Harvests, Water Supply
Transportating, Trading, and Communication
Aerial Transport, Aquatic Festivities, Mystical Blessings
River Trade Routes, Water Farming, Underwater Adventures
11
Zeus is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses
False
True
12
What's the difference between Patricians and Plebeians?
Patricians were Serfs and Plebeians were Peasants
Patricians controls the lower class and Plebeians controls the upper class
Patricians controls the power w/ animals and Plebeians controls the people
Patricians; upper class (nobles), Plebeians; lower class (farmers)
13
Islam founded in Saudi Arabia
False
True
14
What was the government in Athens? What were they known for?
Kangaroocracy. Kangaroos held positions of power and governed the city.
Gerontocracy. Known for old citizens ruling over the younger population.
Monarchy. Known for a single ruler, "Min Ho" who made all the decisions.
Democracy. Known for allowing citizens to participate in decision-making.
15
The languages that were on the Rosetta Stone were Hieroglyphics, Demotic, and Ancient Greek.
False
True
16
Which invention made trade much more efficient in Mesopotamia?
One-Way Bridge
Square Wheel
Sundial
Wagon Wheel
17
There was constant rainfall in Mesopotamia, but the soil was rich with silt due to frequent flooding of the rivers.
True
False
18
What did Sawm (one of the 5 pillars of Islam) mean?
Pilgrimage; a journey to visit Makkah once in their lifetime.
Give part of their wealth to the poor.
Fasting during Ramadan, no food or drink from dawn to dusk
No deity but the One God and Muhammad is his messenger.
19
What was the government in Sparta? What were they known for?
Democracy. Known for their peaceful area. Every citizen had part in choices
Oligarchy. Known for their military strength & training of young warriors.
Monarchy. Known for the king who had divine powers and ruled Spartan.
Oligarchy. Known for their small group of powerful leaders that loathe wars
20
Phillip IV was craft, cruel, & ruthless and always was in need of money. He tax the clergy.
True
False
21
What was Taoism mainly based on?
The art of juggling and mesmerizing performances into spiritual practices
Looking to nature rather than human beings as the source of humanity.
The art of dance, with dancers using movements to show balance and harmony
The belief in the power of cosmic rubber duckies, which were sacred objects
22
The Old Kingdom was the "Golden Age"
False
True
23
What Pharaoh caused the end of the Old Kingdom?
Hatshepsut
Ramses II
Seti I
Pepi II
24
Muhammad's followers were called Muslims
False
True
25
What was the Arab Peninsula like before Muhammad?
A realm of eternal spring, with flowers in bloom & unicorns roaming freely
A land of perpetual snow and ice. Skiing and ice hockey was very popular.
A penguin population, the significant role in the local economy & cultural
A desert with no rivers. It's polutheistic and has Arab tribes.
26
Who was the founder of Confucianism? When was he born?
Legendary Warrior Confucius Khan, 5th century BCE during the Age of Dragons
Li Confucius, born in 31st century BCE
Confucius, born in 551 BCE
Emperor Confucius III, born in the Ming Dynasty in the 14th century CE
27
Taoism focused on natural elements and observed how they would use it to create medicine.
False
True
28
Why are the monsoons important to the Indian society?
They supply heavy rain and moisture-laden air. Gives water needed for crops
They're for watering the sacred plants that contains mystical healing.
They offer an opportunity for to hold annual "Rain Dance" festivals
To test their survival skills, going through the intense rains and floods.
29
Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, and civilization
False
True
30
Inaction is not doing anything that interferes with Dao, the natural order of the universe.
True
False
31
The Plebeians refused to fight unless they were given the right to elect their officials.
True
False
32
The lifestyle of a Serf is based on getting to have freedom, while a Peasant is being forced to farm for their lords
False
True

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