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Question | Answer |
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These lines are also called parallels and the main one is the equator. | Latitude lines |
Meridians that show the distance in degrees east and west of the Prime Meridian. | Longitude lines |
Which type of map shows information about the past or where historical events took place? | Historical |
This type of map shows how people, languages, region, rainfall or other information are spread out through an area. | distribution map |
Which kind of map shows Earth's natural features such as landforms? | physical map |
An example of this source would be someone who is giving a first hand account of their experience. | primary source |
A textbook would be an example of this type of source. | secondary source |
Family traditions and celebrated festivals are part of a person's...... | culture |
These are ways of living that people practice regularly over time. | customs |
When did stone age people use technology? | When they shaped stones and used them for hunting. |
Why was agriculture important in th New Stone Age? | It gave them a surplus which helped them to develop a civilizaton. |
What is surplus? | An excess of a crop which the person can sell or trade. |
Civilizations developed near rivers because.... | The soil was fertile in these areas. |
What did surplus make it possible for people in the New Stone Age to do? | Specialize |
What is a civilization? | When a group of people have an organized government, education, religion and specialization. |
What is irrigation used for? | Farmers use irrigation to water their crops. |
What does monotheistic mean? | The belief in one god. |
What is polytheistic? | The belief in many gods and/or goddesses. |
Civilization developed in the Fertile Crescent because of...... | The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers |
Why was Judaism different? | It was monotheistic. |
Describe Hieroglyphics. | An Ancient Egyptian form of writing that used pictures. It was helpful for keeping records and taxes. |
Describe reincarnation in the Hindu society. | Reincarnation is the belief that after death, the soul is reborn in another form. |
How did reincarnation affect how people acted? | People in Hindu society acted on their best behavior because they believed that if they lived a good life uring this life, they would be reborn int a higher caste. |
How is the Hindu caste system like the Egyptian social pyramid? | The are both a ranking system with different levels or statuses. |
What was the main idea in Buddhism? | The main goal was to end suffering of its followers. |
What is a monarchy? | A type of government where there is a single ruler, such as a king or queen. |
What is an oligarchy? | A type of government where a small group of powerful men are in charge. |
What is a democracy? | A type of government where the citizens elect representatives. It had its beginnings in Greece. |
What does the Four Noble Truths say about suffering? | The Four Noble Truths say that suffering can end if people stop wanting things. |
What was Socrates known for? | He was known for encouraging people to ask questions. |
Athens was known for..... | The purpose of education was to produce citizens trained in the arts, and to prepare citizens for both peace and war. |
Sparta was known for..... | The purpose of education was to produce a well-drilled, well-disciplined marching army. |
Who was an Athenian leader who was a proponent of democracy? | Pericles |
What was the time of great achievement called in Athens? | The Golden Age. |
What did Alexander the Great do? | He spread Greek culture throughout the Middle East known as cultural interaction. |
Why was Julius Caesar assassinated? | The Senate thought that he was becoming too powerful. |
What were the Twelve Tables? | The foundation of Roman Law. |
What was the role of the Consuls? | They were administrators and military leaders. |
What was the role of the Senate? | The proposed laws and approved construction projects. |