Wow! That’s Ancient Grab Bag Assorted Civilizations Walk like an Egyptian or Greek It’s all Greek to me

Topic 1 – 10 Points QUESTION: Name 3 comparisons of the Neolithic and Paleolithic Era’s. ANSWER: Both used stone tools as well as bones, sticks, shells, and other materials. People in both periods had some form of religion. People included both meat and vegetables in their diet. Used fire to cook and fire pottery.

Topic 1 – 20 Points QUESTION: Why was Mesopotamia one of the earliest areas of settlement in world history? ANSWER: The land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers was fertile for farming.

Topic 1 – 30 Points QUESTION: Name 3 contrasts of the Neolithic and Paleolithic Era’s. ANSWER: Paleolithic Lasted from around 2 million to around 12,000 years ago. People were hunters and gathers; spent lives seeking food. Constant struggle for survival; lives were short. People lived mostly in caves found following migrating animals. Cave paintings/drawings believed to have been part of religious rituals about the hunt. Tombs with bones, food, tools, and weapons indicate belief in life after death People lived in small groups, led by tribal elder or strongest hunter. Women were mainly gatherers and were knowledgeable about plants and herbs Developed many new skills including the use and making of fire. Neolithic Lasted from about 10,000 until about 4,000 B.C. People farmed, settled in villages, and built permanent homes. No longer need to search for food, so people developed new job skills. Division of labor meant different people did different jobs that contributed to the needs of the community. System of weights and measurements established “payment” of goods and services Strong leaders gained power and made laws to protect people Kings and gods were worshipped; temples were built for formal religious ceremonies People worshiped many gods Villages grew into cities Cities traded goods with other cities

Topic 1 – 40 Points QUESTION: What current day country is Mesopotamia located in? ANSWER: IRAQ

Topic 1 – 50 Points QUESTION: What does Mesopotamia mean and who is credited with the meaning? ANSWER: Between the Rivers and The Greeks.

Topic 2 – 10 Points QUESTION: What were 4 empires of Ancient Mesopotamia? ANSWER: Sumerian Akkadian Babylonian Assyrian

Topic 2 – 20 Points QUESTION: How did the city-states of Mesopotamia use written language in the organization of their societies? ANSWER: Writing allowed people to keep records of their transactions People could send messages with couriers to far away lands without traveling Writing allowed people to pass on their accumulated knowledge to future generations

Topic 2 – 30 Points QUESTION: How do the laws of Hammurabi compare to our laws today? ANSWER: Both Hammurabi's Code and our laws today prescribed specific punishments for citizens who brake the law.

Topic 2 – 40 Points QUESTION: Name and describe the 4 types of government ANSWER: Monarchy (rule of a king) Oligarchy (rule of the few) Tyranny (rule by one who ruled without legal authority) Democracy (rule of the people)

Topic 2 – 50 Points QUESTION: How did the geography of Greece isolate developing city- states? ANSWER: Numerous MOUNTAIN RANGES, which crisscross the peninsula, hampered internal communications and led to the development of independent city-states. Numerous ISLANDS and the indented coastlines of the Greek peninsula and of Asia Minor stimulated a seagoing trade.

Topic 3 – 10 Points QUESTION: What was the Egyptian writing system called? ANSWER: Egyptians developed a form of picture or symbol writing known as hieroglyphics.

Topic 3 – 20 Points QUESTION: Name four contributions of Ancient Egypt. ANSWER: Language: Hieroglyphics Architecture: Pyramids Inventions: 365 day calendar, papyrus (paper), irrigation system, mathematics, medicine, weapons, chariots Art: statues, paintings, jewelry

Topic 3 – 30 Points QUESTION: What are the major geographic features of ancient Egypt? ANSWER: Egypt boarders both the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea making it easy for Trade. There are desserts to the East and West, making it difficult for others to conquer Egypt. And the Niles river flows through Egypt, which creates a good environment for farming.

Topic 3 – 40 Points QUESTION: What were the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians? ANSWER: The Egyptians believed in many gods who controlled different things They built temples and shrines to honor their gods. The Egyptians believed in an “afterlife.”

Topic 3 – 50 Points QUESTION: Who was a citizen in Athens and what were their rights and responsibilities? ANSWER: Only adult males born in Athens were citizens. They were part of the assembly and had the responsibility to vote.

Topic 4 – 10 Points QUESTION: Where was the birth place of democracy? ANSWER: Athens

Topic 4 – 20 Points QUESTION: What are 4 cultural achievements of Ancient Greece? ANSWER: Greek Literature & Drama Greek Architecture Greek Mathematics Greek Philosophy Greek Astronomy & Geography Greek Engineering Greek Art Greek Sculpture Greek Medicine

Topic 4 – 30 Points QUESTION: Discuss two ways in which the Roman Empire adapted to its geography? ANSWER: Rome adapted to it’s geography buy building Roads. The second way is through the use of waterways buy building deep harbors and ships for trade.

Topic 4 – 40 Points QUESTION: Name three achievements of the Ancient Romans that have influenced American culture today. ANSWER: Latin Languages Roman Calendar Roman Law Roman Architecture Aqueducts, hot water systems Roman Roads Spread of Christianity

Topic 4 – 50 Points QUESTION: Explain the political, social, economic, and military factors that contributed to the fall of Rome. ANSWER: Political- office seen as a burden. Military interference in politics. Civil War and unrest. Division of empire. Moving of capital to Byzantium. Social- Decline in interest for public affairs. Low confidence in empire. Economic- Poor Harvests. Disruption to trade. No more war plunder. Military- Threat from the N. European Tribes. Low funds for defense.

Topic 5 – 10 Points QUESTION: How did Confucianism and Daoism create order in ancient China? ANSWER: People should be respectful and loyal to their families. Leaders should be kind and lead by example. Learning is a process that never ends. Heaven expects people to behave well and act morally.

Topic 5 – 20 Points QUESTION: What was the Silk Road and how did it affect Chinese society and the world? ANSWER: The Silk Road was a network of routes stretching more than 4,000 miles across Asia’s deserts and mountain ranges, through the Middle East and stopping at the Mediterranean Sea. China grew rich from trading silk with other lands.

Topic 5 – 30 Points QUESTION: What were some of the accomplishments of Ancient China? ANSWER: Paper Printing The Compass Gunpowder Kites Silk Road

Topic 5 – 40 Points QUESTION: How did the geography of the Indian subcontinent isolate India from the rest of the world? ANSWER: India is largely separated from Asia by the Himalayan Mountains in the north and the Hindu Kush Mountains in the west. West of the Himalayas is a vast desert.

Topic 5 – 50 Points QUESTION: What are the main beliefs and practices of the Hindu religion? ANSWER: -Believe in many gods -Gains Moksha and become on with everything in universe -Believe in existence of the Soul - believed in rebirth/ reincarnation -looked to achieve enlightenment