Period 1 Period 2 einz Period 2 swei

Period 1 Period 2 (einz) Period 2 (swei) Period 3 (einz) Period 3 (swei) 100 Pts 100 Pts 200 Pts 200 Pts 300 Pts 300 Pts 400 Pts 400 Pts 500 Pts 500 Pts

1 pt Explain how the Neolithic Revolution affected lifestyle and levels of populations in present day Middle Eastern countries

1 pt Humans became increasingly settled and focused on farming, which led to an overall population increase

2 pts This Mesopotamian law code is known for its literal interpretation and lack of social equality.

2 pts What is Hammurabi’s Code?

3 pts On what rivers did the Egyptians and Mesopotamians settle to maintain large scale agricultural production?

3 pts Egypt – Nile Mesopotamia – Tigris and Euphrates

4 pts Explain the emergence of patriarchal societies during the Neolithic Era.

4 pts Answers vary

5 pts Provide the SPICE characteristics of huntergatherer societies

5 pts Answers Vary

1 pt These two major empires of pd 2 are known for their longevity of a centralized system of governance. One in Europe, one in east Asia.

1 pt What are the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire?

2 pts This Mediterranean city treated women as inferior in both a social and political sense.

2 pts What is Greece?

3 pts This religion, founded in the th 7 century B. C. E. , was centered around the elimination of suffering because of desire.

3 pts What is Buddhism? Bonus: Name the founder.

4 pts This empire collapsed in 476 C. E. and lacked the level of bureaucratic administration of its conglomerate, which was conquered in 1453. Name the two empires

4 pts Roman Byzantine (Byzantium)

5 pts This philosophy and its concept of reverence and respect for elders is central to its doctrine to obtain social harmony.

5 pts What is Confucianism and filial piety?

1 pt This major trade route stretched across Asia from the Roman empire to the Han Dynasty.

1 pt What is the Silk Road? Bonus: Name two items (other than silk) that were carried along these routes.

2 pts The Vedas were connected to this religion and outlined the requirements of each group of people, which is referred to as _____.

2 pts Hinduism & the Caste System

3 pts Why are Ashoka’s Rock Edicts considered to be an example of cultural syncretism?

3 pts He was a ruler of the Mauryan Empire in India, but wrote his set of laws in Latin, which originated in the Mediterranean.

4 pts Compare the results of the collapse of the Roman Empire to the Han Dynasty

4 pts Possible: Both experienced a great deal of political decentralization and social instability

5 pts This is why early Christians were persecuted in the Roman Empire.

5 pts Possible: Refused to offer sacrifices to the Emperor and refused to recognize the pantheon of Roman Gods.

1 pt Name 4 regions that participated in Indian Ocean trade networks prior to 1450.

1 pt Possible: India, Arabia, SE Asia, Indonesia, East Africa

2 pts How did the Mongols administer their authority after conquering various areas?

2 pts In some areas, such as China, the Mongols replaced the existing rulers with their own. However, in areas such as Kiev, Mongols ruled through kings already in place and collected taxes instead.

3 pts Italian city-states were exposed to items from the Islamic world and began to grow in size and prestige thanks to this European campaign.

3 pts What are the Crusades?

4 pts By 1200, the Indians and Arabs greatly influenced Europe with these mathematical additions…pun intended

4 pts What are the number ‘zero’ and the decimal point.

5 pts Compare the religions of West Africa and South/Central America prior to European influence in the new world.

5 pts Each were polytheistic and played active roles in their daily lives.

1 pt This Admiral, who was also a eunuch, sailed for the Chinese to the Indian and East African coasts in search of exotic items/animals.

1 pt Who is Zheng He?

2 pts This group of people is known for assimilating most of Sub-Saharan Africa into its language group and introducing farming and metal working techniques.

2 pts Who are the Bantu?

3 pts Describe the political structure of Europe and China from 900 -1200. Think centralized and noncentralized authority

3 pts Europe: Politically fragmented with multiple monarchies that were working in close association with the Catholic Church. China: Emperor had complete control during the Song Dynasty

4 pts Describe the political administration of the Mayans, which can be compared to ancient Greece prior to the reign of Alexander the Great.

4 pts Several autonomous warring city-states.

5 pts Compare the 5 Pillars of Islam to the 10 Commandments in Judaism and Christianity.

5 pts Each provides its followers with a guideline by which to live their lives.

Final Jeopardy!

These two classical age empires engaged in massive public works projects such as roads, bridges, and canals, which demonstrated their advancement in the use of technology and/or tools.

What are Rome and the Han Dynasty?