Prehistory, Egypt and Mesopotamia



Unit 1: River Valley Civilizations Study GuideReview Sessions: ____________________________________________________________TEST DATE: _____________________In order to get bonus points on your test, you must complete ALL questions on a separate sheet of paper.Civilization:What is the significance of Neolithic Era?The FOUR Cradles of CivilizationWhat are they & why are they located where they are?What are the Characteristics of Civilization? What is a social hierarchy? How does it form?What is cultural diffusion?Ancient Civilizations: Egypt & Mespotamia:Mesopotamia (Sumer and Babylonia)Geography: how did it affect the development of civilization and their religion?Define Theocracy: Why was Mesopotamia considered a theocracy?Social classes: how was society divided in Mesopotamia?Define cuneiformWhat was the significance of Hammurabi’s Code? EgyptGeography: how did it affect the development of civilization and their religion?Religion: Describe each of the following PharaohWeighing of the HeartKaBook of the DeadDefine Hieroglyphics and explain the significance of the Rosetta StoneThe Caste SystemWhat are the different castes?Who are the people who are outside of the caste system? How were they treated?What are the restrictions of the caste system?Montotheistic ReligionHow are Judaism and Zoroastrianism similarWhich groups of people were the followers of JudaismWhen did the Kingdom of Israel form?Hinduism:How did Hinduism develop?Define major terms/beliefs (Dharma, Karma, Atman, Reincarnation, Moksha)What were the Vedas?Brahman (the Absolute) & the 3 manifestations of Brahman (what are the roles of each?)What is the Hindu’s ultimate goal? How & why do they get there? ***(see back for more)***Buddhism: Define major terms/beliefs (Dharma, Karma, Reincarnation, Nirvana)What is the story of Siddhartha Gautama – how & why did he become the Buddha?What are The Four Noble Truths?What is the Eightfold Path? How is the path related to the Four Noble Truths? What is the primary difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?What are the MAJOR similarities/differences between Hinduism and Buddhism?Ancient India:Maurya & Gupta EmpiresChandragupta Maurya – who was he & what were his primary contributions to India?Why did Asoka convert to Buddhism? What impact did he have on Buddhism?Ancient China:Chinese Ethical SystemsDaoism, Confucianism and Legalism – what are the BASIC features of each?Zhou DynastyExplain the Mandate of HeavenExplain the Dynastic CycleQin DynastyWhat were the accomplishments of Shi Huangdi?Why was the Great Wall of China built?Han DynastyWhat is the Chinese civil service? How does Confucianism relate to the civil service?Define MandarinSilk Road – what was its significance?9500913990 ................
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