Ancient History Questions

1. Deserts - Gobi and Taklamakan (incredibly dangerous to cross because of the extreme temperatures and poisonous snakes)2. Pacific Ocean - not many civilizations had mastered ship building3. Himalaya Mountains - the highest mountain in the world with some peaks over 24,000 feet

O1 - best know for works of bronzeO2 - settled along the Huang He RiverO3 - polytheistic ancestor worshipO4 - Ting (ding) ornate bronze vessel used to cook meat for dead ancestorsO5 - Oracle Bones (animal bones or turtle shells used to predict the futureO6 - How do we know about Shang? Most of what we know about this dynasty came from the discovery of the royal tombs at Anyang

1. They developed a system of writing2. The Classical Age3. Enjoyed music in work, worship, and pleasure

1. People should not seek power, wealth, or education, but should live simply2. Had very little use for government3. The best goodness is the kind that comes naturally.

1. Wu Ti: developed a strong central government2. Developed a civil-service system that trained people to work in the government.3. Wu Ti extended China's borders from North Korea to central Asia4. Known for establishing the Silk Road5. Achievements: swords and armor, rudder, and foot powered loom

Confucianism1. treat others the way you want to be treated2. just do your best3. 5 relationships that need to work well for society to thrive, but leaves out the relationship between God and manBiblical Truth1. treat others the way we want to be treated2. our best will never be good enough. We need JESUS.3. the relationship between God and man is the most important

1. standardized currency, weights, and measurement to help trade2. built roads and canals to improve travel

The Zhou belief that heaven gave the king the right to rule, but required him to rule righteously. If a king failed to act properly, he lost his right to rule.

1. Qin Shi Huang made changes to unify China2. Rules with a legalist government; very strict3. Legalism - belief that all people are evil by nature and should be controlled with strict laws

What "primary source" talks about 5 gods and goddesses and the three parts of the journey to the underworld? Identify those in the picture!

What are the 2 major vegetation zones in northern Africa and the Middle East?

Two patricians served with equal authority in place of a king to manage the affairs of the government, command the Roman army, and serve as a supreme judges.

After Carthage fought one of Rome's allies, Rome declared war on Carthage. After three years of battles, Rome captured and destroyed Carthage.

used the citizens and people of Rome in its armies

Several of this type existed in the early republic with this being the most powerful of those groups by voting on new laws, making declarations of war, electing members of another governing branch.

True happiness is found in freedom from fear

Hannibal led his solider and war elephants through the Alps to make a surprise attack on Rome. Hannibal returned to Carthage after hearing it was under attack, but Roman commander Scipio was victorious.

This most powerful governing branch controlled the finances, passed laws, and oversaw foreign affairs.

Diocletian divided the empire in half, keeping the eastern part under his control and appointing a ruler for the western half.

The Romans developed a ship that dropped a plank with a spiked tip. Rome defeated the Carthaginian navy and gained control of Sicily.