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What is an empire? brings together many different peoples and lands under the control of one ruler.. A person who rules Emperor. Fertile Crescent An area of rich soil in the Middle East, stretching from the Mediterranean Sea through Mesopotamia to the Persian Gulf. Who was Hammurabi? the ruler of the Babylonian Empire from 1792 to 1750 B.C.E. who expanded the empire. Code of Law A set of written rules for people to obey. Fair treatment of people in keeping with the law Justice. Stele An upright stone slab or pillar bearing an inscription or design and serving as a monument or marker. Forced removal from one's homeland Exile. Tribute A payment o money or goods by one ruler to another in order to ensure protection. An artificial mountain covered with trees and plants, built by Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife. Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Anatolia The peninsula between the Mediterranean and Black seas that is now occupied by most of Turkey; also called Asia Minor. Toleration The practice of allowing people to keep their customs and beliefs. Province A subdivision of an empire or country. Satrap The governor of a province in the ancient Persian Empire

Explore Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and key empires like Ottoman, Songhai, and Inca, along with identifying trade routes such as the Silk Road and Maritime Trade Route.

Galileo was tried for heresy because he argued  : That Earth revolved around the sun. According to Copernicus, the sun  : Was the center of the Universe. The idea that the earth is the center of the universe is the ___________ theory: geocentric. The idea that the sun is the center of the universe is the ____________ theory: heliocentric. What is the heliocentric theory: The sun is the center of the universe. Who created the heliocentric theory: Copernicus. What did Kepler add to Copernicus’ heliocentric theory?  : .  _____________________ was an Italian astronomer who developed the telescope, which then confirmed Copernicus’ Heliocentric Theory : b. Galileo Galilei . Nicolaus Copernicus was the first person to challenge the church and develop the idea that the universe is ______________: Sun centered. During the scientific  revolution people started using experiments to test theories rather than just believing the ___________: Church. How did scientists begin challenging authority during the Scientific Revolution?  :  By testing old beliefs using logic, math and observations. The Scientific Revolution was a time where: people began to experiment and collect evidence about the world around them. What is the first step to the scientific method: State a question or problem. What did Francis Bacon contribute to the Scientific Revolution: the scientific method. Sir Isaac Newton thought of and wrote his three..: Laws of Motion

"The Industrial Revolution was the period in which the production of goods shifted from hand production methods to complex machines. This period of industrialization resulted in social and economic changes." What is an EFFECT of the Industrial Revolution according to the statement? It resulted in social and economic changes. The Industrial Revolution started in _______________ around ________. England, 1750 CE. Coal fueled engines, factories, and trains. Due to inventions like the seed drill, which made planting crops easier and faster, farmers migrated to the cities. What was an effect of inventions like the seed drill? Farmers lost their jobs and moved into industrial jobs. Which statement is true? There were no labor laws that prevented children from working. What were living conditions in the city like during the Industrial Revolution? Crowded and unsanitary. Mass production led to: goods became less expensive. Before the Industrial Revolution all products were created by Hand. How did the Industrial Revolution affect the cities? Led to an increase in population in the cities. This machine allowed factories to be built anywhere, powered by coal. steam engine. Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions? Safe working conditions. What is the mass movement from farms to cities called? urbanization. Which of the following is not an accurate description to working conditions during the Industrial Revolution? Workers were given multiple breaks. Which of the following is a reason why workers gained better pay, a shorter work day , as well as safer working conditions? Workers unions formed and threaten to strike if employers did not meet their demands. How did Britain's overseas colonies contribute to industrialization? Provided raw materials to use.. Which of the following is NOT a negative experience that people faced while working in a factory during the Industrial Revolution? High working wages. At first, forcing factory owners to give children two hours of this a day wasn't much, but over time this became mandatory for children. education. Improved transportation ensured that more goods could get to consumers, which resulted in . What is one way that the Industrial Revolution still negatively affects us all today? Greenhouse gases from burning coal has led to climate change.. Germ theory, which was discovered by medics during the Industrial Revolution showed how diseases are caused.

Who founded Hinduism? It's unknown who founded Hinduism. Hinduism has also been called Brahmanism in the past. True. the collection of sacred texts, including verses, hymns, prayers, and teachings, written in Sanskrit are called the... Vedas. a social group in which people are born into doing a specific job is called... Jatis. Varnas. __________________was born out of the jatis and required people to stay within their varnas, making some social classes better than others. Caste System. True. Sanskrit is.. an ancient Indian language. Brahman. Hindus believe that time moves forward in a circle, like a great wheel. The same events always return in a cycle that is never ending. True. According to Hinduism, everything that is in the world is a part of ______________, including the human soul. Brahman. the idea that all existing things in reality come from one original source is called. Monism. __________________ is the behavior necessary to achieve the highest good. Ultimately, to dedicate oneself to performing one's duties, especially connected to ones' varna. dharma

What does this person's body language communicate: Bored. How would someone feel if you turned away from them while they were talking to you: All of the above. Body language..: is an important part of communication.. What might someone think you are feeling if you cross your arms: You are mad. What does your smile say about you: I am a happy person. Which of the following statemens is NOT being a good active listening : talking while they are talking . Shelia waves to her friend and motions her to come sit down beside her.  Shelia is using ____________ to communicate with her friend: Body Language 

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Which country was located in Western Africa in the 1500s AD? Songhai Empire. Which empire was located in North America? Aztec. Which two empires grew in Central America? Mayan and Aztec. Which country was located primarily on an island in the 1500s AD? England. three continents. Incan. Which civilization grew on the west coast of South America? Inca. Which two religions were widely practiced in Southeast Asia in the 1500s AD? Hinduism and Buddhism. Which religion was widely practiced in parts of Africa, Asia, and southern Europe? Islam. Which religion is dominant in Southern India and believes in the caste system? Hinduism. Which religion was NOT concentrated in the Middle East in the 1500s? Hinduism. Which was NOT a major world religion in 1500CE? Taoism. Which religion began in India but migrated and is now the dominant religion in Southeast Asia? Buddhism. Eastern Hemisphere. In 1500, which of these religions was widespread in Europe? Christianity

Alabama's state flower is: Camellia. What flower was chosen as the official Alabama state flower? camellia. What body of water borders the southern part of Alabama? Gulf of Mexico. The state motto is ..."We Dare Defend Our...___." rights. Between what two cities did Martin Luther King, Jr. lead his famous 1965 Civil Rights march? Selma to Montomgery. The state of Alabama was rarely involved in the Civil Rights Movement.  False. to bring attention to voting rights and protest the shooting death of a black activist.. When Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of the bus, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began. Which of the following was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement? have everyone treated equally. What is the capital? Montgomery. These are Alabama's most valuable farm products: Broilers

What's going on with that Nile River? Annual flooding. In what direction did the Nile flow? North. What role did the deserts play in the lives of Egyptians? It protected them from invaders and forced them to live near the Nile.. Which things did NOT happen during the Old Kingdom? The Egyptians invaded the Hittite Empire.. _____ wrote hieroglyphics to keep track of things like ceremonies & taxes. scribes. Upper and Lower Egypt were ____ during the Old Kingdom. unified. A vizier was... . A 'nomarch' can be thought of as a modern day... governor. A few reasons that the Old Kingdom fell into decline include... food shortages. Even though there was a lot of turbulence during the Middle Kingdom, Egyptian pharaohs were able to... restore prosperity. During the Middle Kingdom, trade increased with ____, but eventually, Egyptians occupied the area. Nubia. The Cult of Osiris was popular during the Middle Kingdom because... it gave people hope they could enter the afterlife even if they weren't very rich.. The decline of the Middle Kingdom was mainly due to... being conquered by the Hyksos. During the New Kingdom, the empire... expanded all the way to the Euphrates River. During the New Kingdom, Queen _____ encouraged more trading which helped the Egyptians generate more wealth. Hatshepsut. ____ was known as the first 'monotheist' pharaoh because he wanted everyone to only worship Aton. Akhenaton. ____ was known as having been a very powerful ruler for 67 years, and he claimed that he 'defeated' the Hittites. Ramses II. The New Kingdom declined mainly due to... the death of Ramses II and many outside invaders. What time period was the Old Kingdom? . What time period was the Middle Kingdom? . What time period was the New Kingdom?

Which is an example of Ancient Egyptian architecture? Pyramids. Which word means the act of giving or doing something? Contribution. The written language that the Egyptians used is called... Hieroglyphics. The Egyptians irrigation system helped them... move water inland for farming. All are inventions that helped the Egyptians tell time except... Papyrus paper. What are 3 main reasons the Nile River was important for the Ancient Egyptians? was a place for them to fish for food. Ancient Egypt is located on the continent of... Africa. The land of Ancient Egypt was mostly... desert. The word Ancient means... Long, long, ago. The Ancient Egyptians settled along what river? Nile

Korean War. Vietnam War. North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationAlliance that includes the US NATO. Idea that if one nation falls to communism that other countries will fall too Domino Theory. US policy to prevent the spread of communism Containment. Soviets put nuclear missiles here Closest we have ever come to nuclear war Cuba. Allies dropped food and supplies because of Soviet blockade Berlin Airlift. US gave money to European countriesWanted to help them resist communism Marshall Plan. Spread fear and made accusations that people were communists McCarthyism. Imaginary line in Europe that separated communist and democratic countries Iron Curtain. US pilot caught spying on USSR . Social and economic reforms created by USSR under Gorbachev

What country is Rome located in? Italy. What continent is Italy located on? Europe. The body of water to the east of Italy is the Adriatic Sea. The body of water directly west of Italy is the Tyrrhenian Sea. The major body of water on which the Romans traded Mediterranean Sea . Peninsula. Mountains which form the "backbone" of Italy Apennine . Alps. The shape of Italy is often compared with this footwear Boot. Plain on which the city of Rome was built Latium . Rome is often called the "city of seven hills" True. An island in the Mediterranean Sea off the southwest tip of the Italian peninsula Sicily . River on which Rome is situated; it souths southward from the north, across the Latium plain, and into the Tyrrhenian Sea Tiber. Which of the following made Rome an ideal location? All of the above. Grapes and Olives were major commodities exported by the Romans because they grew well in the ______ Italian soil Rocky . Plain northwest of the Tiber from which the first monarchs in Italy ruled before the formation of Rome Etruria . The mountains of Italy are more rugged than the mountains of Greece False

Which amendment provides due process protections from the national government? fifth amendment. Who or what typically proposes amendments to the Virginia Constitution? the General Assembly. Which of the following is NOT a requirement to vote in Virginia? be at least 21 years old. How has the rising cost of campaigning affected elections? all of these. Which of the following is a major reason many citizens fail to vote? apathy. How many amendments have been passed? 27. Which document served as a model for the Bill of Rights? Virginia Declaration of Rights. Water and trees are examples of _______________. resources. Which of the following is an example of the Judicial branch "checking" the power of the legislative branch? The Supreme court can declare a law to be unconstitutional.. Which of the following statements is false?

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Who was the first pharaoh King Menes. Whose tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter? King Tut. What was the name of the first capital near the Nile Delta? Memphis. Which Egyptian god had the head of a jackal? Anubis. The Egyptians believed in many gods. What is that belief system called? polytheism. Which Pharaoh was remembered as a great warrior and builder? King Ramses. What is a delta? a triangular shaped area of land at the mouth of a river. Why were tombs filled with jewelry and treasures? Egyptians believed the dead would need those things in the afterlife.. What does Pharaoh mean? Great House. Who was the first female pharaoh? Hatshepsut. What did Egyptians do with the organs they took out of the body during mummification? put them in canopic jars. Which of the following best describes ka? a person's soul. What is a sphinx? a statue with the body of a lion and the head of a man. The Nile River flows through what regions? Upper and Lower Egypt. Queen Hatshepsut increased trade in Egypt and .... supported the arts and architecture. The Nile River Valley was well suited for settlement. Which of the following statements supports this fact? The geography included areas for farming.. Who would the Egyptians blame if crops did not grow? the pharaoh who was both ruler and god. By the 1400s BC, Egypt was the leading military power. Based on this fact, what conclusions can you make about Egypt's resources? It was a rich country.. The Great Pyramids of Giza were built for... King Khufu. Pyramids were... royal tombs with triangle shaped sides

If you are over 18, you have the responsibility to... vote. Which right means you can say whatever you want? Freedom of Speech. Pursuit of Happiness. You have the right to get an education, so it is your responsibility to... be at school on time, ready to learn. Representative Democracy. I saw a car driving above the speed limit. That person is breaking a... law. Without these, the classroom and school would be unsafe. rules. voting. What are the three levels of government? Choose all three before clicking submit. state. All Americans have the right to be treated equally. This is called... Equality. Why are we a diverse nation? We originally came from different countries when this nation was formed.. What are three ways that have helped this nation be diverse? Make sure you choose all three! clothing. What are the three purposes of government? determine if laws have been broken. What are ways to be a good citizen? tell the truth. What are ways to be a good citizen? follow all the rules

What woman led more than 300 slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad: Harriet Tubman. Who became the first black player in Major League Baseball in 1947: Jackie Robinson. Who invented over 300 products from the peanut: Dr. George Washington Carver. Who is this: Ruby Bridges. Garrett Morgan is responsible for which two inventions: Traffic light, gas mask. When Rosa Parks was arrested, many people boycotted the buses. This meant that people _________: Refused to go on the bus. Katherine Johnson used math to _______________: Help NASA get people to the moon. When is Black History Month celebrated: February

Workers are paid ______________________ for the work they do. wages. ____________________ is a term used to describe a very low supply. Scarcity. A form of trade in which goods are services are traded for something other than money is called _________________________. bartering . A ______________________ is someone who makes or sells a product. producer. A ______________________ is someone who buys a good or service. consumer. The amount of money that is left after all of the overhead has been paid is known as the ________________________. profit. To ______________________ means to buy goods and services from sellers in other countries. import . To ______________________ means to sell goods and services to people in other countries. export. A _______________________ is a building in which goods are made. factory. Henry Ford used all of the following materials in his factory EXCEPT: robots. Which of the following would be an example of a business that provides a service? car wash. If there is a HIGH demand for a product and a LOW supply, then the price will usually be: high. What is an assembly line? a series of workers and machines in a factory that make a product. All of the following are goods EXCEPT: hair dresser. All of the following are services EXCEPT: sneakers. The workers needed to make and sell goods are known as a ___________________________. human resource. natural resource. Equipment and machines that are used to make goods and provide services are known as a ___________________________. capital resource

What language was spoken in the Byzantine empire: Greek. What religion did most of the Byzantine population belong to: Christianity. Who was the most important Byzantine emperor: Justinian. What city was the capital of the Byzantine empire: Constantinople. What two influences helped shape Byzantine culture: Eastern Orthodox. Who was the leader of the western Roman Catholic Church: Pope. Who was the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church: emperor. What language was spoken in the Roman Catholic Church: Latin. What did iconoclasts break: images and sculptures

Which number represents where China is located: 1. China's civilization developed between which two rivers: . Invaders were kept out of China by the ___________ which spanned some 4,000 miles: Great Wall. This strong, yet smooth fabric was first made in China many years ago. It was called _______. : silk. Two symbols of good luck are displayed during the Chinese New Year, they are __________________________: red and dragons. Ancient China was ruled by ____________. : Emperors. Some Ancient Chinese inventions are:: silk, kites, and fireworks. Which ancient Chinese invention would help you if you were lost in the woods: compass. The Ancient Chinese have a written language that is _____________________. : characters and symbols. The word ancient means _________________: something old from long ago, in the past. The word architecture means: the design of buildings and structures. Which is an example of Ancient Chinese architecture: The Great Wall. The word contribution means: giving or doing something for others. What was one of the main crops of the Chinese: Rice

One way to greet someone is Hey, how are you?. Teachers know that you're paying attention when you Answer questions. One thing you can do everyday to maintain good hygiene is Wash your hands. One way I can relax when I feel stressed is deep breathing exercises. When people are talking we say it is like ping pong because they are Talking back and forth. I should not share personal information with strangers. One example of personal information is my address. You do not typically hug your teachers, mailman or stranger. Some people you may hug are your Significant others

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True . Benjamin Franklin created the wheel, which helped the United States. False . Talking while your teaching is teaching proves that you're a good citizen. False . A __________ is a primary source. diary . An example of a secondary source is a __________. textbook. Dorothea Dix was a teacher who helped organize nurses during the Civil War. True. True . This person was the first president and is known as the Father of our Country. George Washington . Martin Luther King Jr gave a speech in Washington in 1963 entitled "I Have a Dream." True. True . A description of an event from someone who was there to experience it is called a __________. primary . secondary . Primary Sources are the most reliable. True . George Washington is known as "Honest George." False. Rice and beans is part of the Chinese culture. False

Who was the pharaoh that united lower and upper Egypt? Menes. Which Pharaoh is probably only know for the great riches found in his tomb? Tut. What were the pharaohs considered? gods. Which group of people were hired by the pharaoh as a government officials? . Most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom? Khufu. Which pharaoh drove the Hyksos out of Egypt? Ahmose. One of only a few female pharaohs. Hatshepsut. Built the tallest of the great pyramids of Giza. Khufu. The pharaoh had malaria. Tut. Was known as the greatest Pharaoh. Ramses. Represented the gods and was responsible for the things that happened in Egypt The Pharaohs. Taxed his people greatly and they revolted Khufu. Was known for establishing trade routes outside of Egypt Hatshepsut. Was known for a peaceful reign Hatshepsut. Buried in the Valley of the Kings Tut. His name was also Narmer Menes. This was Khufu's other name Cheops. Wore the double crown Menes. The double crown represented The Lower and Upper Kingdoms. This was a Middle Kingdom Pharaoh Ahmose. This was an Old Kingdom Pharaoh Khufu. Took Egypt to its height of power Ramses. Died of cancer Hatshepsut. This was found laying on King Tut's heart Steel. Built many statues to himslef Ramses

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