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Ancient Civilizations: Prehistory to Rome

Explore the origins of humanity, development of complex societies, rise of civilizations in Mesopotamia, India, China, Greece, and Rome. Learn about key figures, philosophies, and governmental structures that shaped these ancient civilizations.

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Ancient Civilizations: Prehistory to Rome

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  1. Ch.1 Lesson 1 Review Ancient Civilizations

  2. 1-10 • What is prehistory? • Who were paleolithic people and how did they survive? • What allowed complex societies to develop? • ____________ is marked by advanced knowledge, trade, government, arts, science, and language • Where do civilizations emerge around the world? • What 3 ways did domestication of animals help develop civilizations? • Civilizations in Mesopotamia developed around which rivers? • Which Mesopotamian civilization created an alphabet adopted by Greeks and Romans? • Which Mesopotamian civilization influenced the development of Christianity, and Islam? • Which Mesopotamian empire brought lasting peace, and were tolerant of other religions?

  3. 11-21 • Which river did Indian civilizations develop around? • The _______ system created a rigid culture in Ancient India? • The _________ religion developed in India and included the belief of reincarnation? • Siddhartha Gautama created __________(religion) in the 6th century. • In the Indian Caste System, group these in order, from top to bottom: Sudra, Kshatryia, Bhramin, Vaishya, untouchables • China’s Zhou dynasty created the Mandate of Heaven, meaning what? • What 3 philosophies developed in China? • Ancient Greek civilizations consisted of a collection of ___________. • What war between Athens and Sparta weakened the Greeks? • Greek ideas spread throughout the Middle East when ____________ conquered the Persians. • What Era was that known as?

  4. 22-30 • The Greeks came up with the idea of _______, or rule by many people. • The love of wisdom , and organized rational thought is known _______. • Who were the 3 Greek Philosophers in order? • Which philosopher used a question and answer method to lead to understanding? • Which philosopher wrote Politic, and found 3 forms of government? • Which Philosopher believed in the need for a just / fair state, where men and women had equal education and opportunity? • What are the 3 types of governments found by Aristotle? • The Romans gained control of all the Mediterranean world by winning the _______ wars. • The __________ were posted on the public forum for all to see the laws.

  5. A universal law based on reason called, ___________ replaced the 12 Tables • Rome’s government was set up as a ___________ where the people vote for representatives. • In the 4th century the __________ was law that allowed for tolerance of Christianity. • Under ____________ (AD 378-395) Christianity became to religion of Rome.

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