Unit 1 Earliest Civilizations

Because Egyptian pharaohs were considered to be divine, Egypt's government was a:

this Mauryan leader unified Northern India and created a highly bureacratic government

these are the highest mountains in the world and they helped isolate the Indus Valley

When the Chinese overthrew a dynasty, they often claimed that their actions were justified by:

The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia & Egypt were similar in that both cultures

Which of the following best proves that Mesopotamian religion was polytheistic?

Mesopotamia is Greek for:

Early civilization developed in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys because

Which factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?

the area around Mesopotamia is called the "fertile crescent" because

the land mass that contains India, Pakistan and Bangladesh is referred to as a

this Mauryan leader was attributed with spreading Buddhism throughout Asia

In traditional Chinese culture, families were ____, meaning the father was in control

Seasonal winds called ____________dominate India's climate and affect farming

During the ________ Empire, India experienced a Golden Age

Moshka, karma and reincarnation are associated with this religion:

Sumerian temples are called

What's the longest river in the world?

This was the world's 1st civilization

the process of mummification was connected to the Egyptian belief in

What distinguished the cities of the Harappan civilization?

What was unique in Chinese society, is that the _______were ranked above merchants and soldiers

the teachings of Confucius encouraged people to

The rise, decline and replacement of emperors in China is called the:

according to the teachings of Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is:

This ethical philosophy had the greatest influence on the development of social order in China

The code of Hammurabi is an example of

This geographical feature helped China remain isolated for many centuries

Why do we know so little about the Indus Valley civilization?

The 8-Fold Path, the 4 Noble Truths and the concept of nirvana are associated with: