Download Pharaohs 1. This ruler united Upper and Lower Egypt, founded the

Pharaohs
1. This ruler united Upper and Lower Egypt, founded the city of Memphis and established the first dynasty.
2. This pharaoh restored the worship of Egypt’s traditional gods and moved the capital back to Thebes
3. This “Great” pharaoh ruled for more than 60 years, “fought” a great battle with the Hittites
4. This pharaoh started as a regent, but later proclaimed herself pharaoh
5. This pharaoh really liked the Aten the sun god
6. This Kushite leader invaded Egypt and became pharaoh
Rivers
1. Without this river, there could be no civilization in Egypt
2. At some point in their lives, Hindus desire to make a pilgrimage to this holy river
3. The Nile is unique in that it is the only major river in the world to do this
4. Loess carried into China by desert winds made this river valley very fertile also made it look kind of yellow
5. What were the names of the 2 major civilizations that developed along the Indus River
6. This Chinese river valley receives plenty of rainfall which makes it good for growing rice
Religions & Philosophies
1. 2000 years after his death, this Egyptian was seen as the god of medicine and healing
2. This religion believes that after death the atman will be released from the body and later reborn in another
3. In Buddhism, who was the Enlightened One?
4. In order to seek advice from their ancestors, early Chinese would use these
5. This religion was led by a teacher named Mahavira and believed in strict nonviolence
6. This philosophy was based on the teachings of Kongfuzi is focused on mutual love and respect for others and honoring
traditional practices and rituals
Society & Cultures
1. This form of Egyptian writing used picture symbols to represent objects, sounds and ideas
2. Little is known of the society of the Indus Valley civilizations because
3. In India these are the social classes that society is divided into
4. This Chinese dynasty created a precise calendar based on the cycles of the moon 5. This Chinese dynasty introduced
coins to china as well as Chopsticks
6. These people adopted most of Egyptian culture when they invaded and ruled Egypt
Mostly Scared Texts
1. This “heavy” text allows us to translate Egyptian writing
2. The teachings of Kongfuzi were collected in a book called
3. These writings include details about Aryan history and society
4. These Indian texts were thought to be revealed to humans were reflections on the Vedas and dealt with such questions
such as the nature of the world and the meaning of life.
5. This Chinese philosopher wrote the Dao De Jing
6. What are the name of the Theravada Buddhist writings
Grab Bag
1. Chinese rulers used this to legitimize their rule
2. Life is suffering, desire causes suffering, the annihilation of desires can relieve suffering and to relieve suffering is to
follow the Eightfold Path. This is called
3. What is the term used to describe the melting or fusing of metal in order to separate the metallic components A. smelt
4. Tall thin pillars with pyramid-shaped tops are called
5. In Hinduism, the escape from the cycle of rebirth is called
6. What is ahimsa
Early Humans
1. Which hominid is known as “wise man?”
2. The first humans and their ancestors lived during the Old Stone Age also known as the?
3. Which of the following hominids appeared in Africa about 2-1.5 million years ago and learned to control fire?
4. The fossil remains of the earliest hominids have been found where?
5. The shift from hunting and gathering to farming is called the.
6.In order, name the evolution of humans?
Domestication
1. Beans, corns & squash
2. Rice
3. Barley & Wheat
4. Millet
5. Potatoes & llamas
6. Sorghum & cattle
Early Civilizations
1. Which of the following is characterized by a family maintaining power for several generations?
2. The world first known empire was created by whom?
3. Which empire came to power after the Hittite Empire fell?
4. Who was the Chaldean King who rebuilt Babylon into a place of splendor?
5. What was the greatest historical contribution of the Phoenicians?
6. Where was the Hittite Empire primarily located?
Ancient Near East
1. What Hebrew leader led them out of slavery in Egypt in what is called the Exodus?
2. What Persian emperor first developed a permanent army?
3. Zoroastrianism was one of the first religions to teach?
4. Persian King was widely admired for his tolerance of the customs of peoples he conquered?
5. Persian achievement that linked the empire was?
6. Who were the Ten Thousand Immortals?