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C1 Flashcards

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What does the latin word Scienta mean?

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Knowledge

From the latin word Scienta meaning “knowledge”.

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What does Mesopotamia mean?

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Between two rivers

From the Greeks, meaning “between two rivers”.

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What was the main base used in the Sumerian number system?

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Base 60

Used the main base 60 and the auxiliary base 10.

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What did Babylonian priests observe to make astronomical predictions?

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Space

Babylonian priests were known to observe space to make astronomical calculations and predictions they recorded on clay tablets.

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Who discovered the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

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Robert Koldewey

Robert Koldewey’s team discovered this structure.

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What did the Ancient Egyptians use as a writing surface?

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Papyrus

Made from the pith of the papyrus plant that is similar to paper, which was used as a writing surface.

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Who built the first Step Pyramid in Ancient Egypt?

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Djoser

The pharaoh of the third dynasty of the Old Kingdom, he built the first Step Pyramid.

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Where was the Indus Valley Civilization located?

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Present-day Pakistan and Northwest India

Ancient civilization located in present-day Pakistan and Northwest India.

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What is the writing surface that is similar to paper?

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Paper

Paper was used as a writing surface.

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Who wrote scripts describing more than 200 diseases and their treatments?

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Imhotep

Example sentence: Imhotep wrote scripts describing more than 200 diseases and their treatments.

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Who built the first Step Pyramid?

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Djoser

Example sentence: Djoser, the pharaoh of the third dynasty of the Old Kingdom, built the first Step Pyramid.

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Where was the Indus Valley Civilization located?

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Located in present-day Pakistan and Northwest India.

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What was one of the inventions of the Indus Valley Civilization known for?

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Well-organized and baked brick houses, a drainage system, and a sophisticated water storage system.

Example sentence: The Indus Valley Civilization was well known for having well-organized and baked brick houses, a drainage system, and a sophisticated water storage system.

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What did the writing system of the Indus Valley Civilization consist of?

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250 to 500 characters, accurate weighing systems, and measurements for trade.

Example sentence: The writing system of the Indus Valley Civilization consisted of 250 to 500 characters and accurate weighing systems and measurements for trade.

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What is acupuncture?

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Practice of relieving pain and healing illness by inserting metal needles at precise points into the skin and tissue.

Acupuncture refers to a practice of relieving pain and healing illness by inserting several metal needles at precise points into the skin and tissue.

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What is the counting device made between 1000 BC and 500 BC?

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Abacus

Example sentence: The abacus, a counting device, was made sometime between 1000 BC and 500 BC.

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Who is known as the ‘Father of Western Medicine’?

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Hippocrates

Example sentence: Hippocrates, known as the ‘Father of Western Medicine’, made big leaps in the field of medicine.

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18
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What is porcelain?

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Type of ceramic clay pottery with a hard surface made from special clay that crystallizes when heated.

Porcelain is a type of ceramic clay pottery with a hard surface made from special clay that turns crystalline when heated.

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What was produced by silkworms during the Han Dynasty?

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Silk

Example sentence: Silk, produced by silkworms, was cultivated during the Han Dynasty.

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What was gunpowder initially used for?

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Fireworks

Example sentence: Gunpowder, initially used for fireworks, was one of the famous creations of the Chinese Taoist alchemists.

21
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Who developed the water clock or clepsydra?

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Ctesibius

Example sentence: Ctesibius is known for developing the water clock or clepsydra.

22
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Who is attributed to inventing the odometer used to measure distance covered by a vehicle?

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Archimedes of Syracuse

Example sentence: Archimedes of Syracuse is attributed to inventing the odometer used to measure the distance covered by a vehicle.

23
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What was Ancient Rome famous for?

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Powerful military and advanced machinery.

Ancient Rome was famous for its powerful military and advanced machinery.

24
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What was Rome originally?

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A small town near the Tiber when Augustus Caesar became its first Emperor.

Famous for its powerful military and advanced machinery.

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What are some believed reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire?

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Barbarian invasion, political and economic problems, and the spread of Christianity.

The fall of the Roman Empire marked the beginning of the “Dark Ages” or the “Middle Ages” in world history.

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Who was Galen?

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The first to describe and diagnose symptoms of different diseases and their treatments.

His medical books were considered the standard for many years.

27
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What is concrete known for?

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Its durability due to volcanic ash present in the mixture.

Used in the construction of roads, buildings, and aqueducts.

28
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What was the first Roman aqueduct called and who made it?

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By Appius Claudius Caecus called Aqua Appia in 312 BC.

It transported water to Rome from different bodies of water.

29
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What is the Colosseum?

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The largest amphitheater ever built.

30
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What is the Pantheon?

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A former Roman temple.

31
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What is a Ballista used for?

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For long-range artilleries to penetrate the enemy frontiers.

32
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What is Greek fire?

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A combustible weapon capable of propelling bombs.

33
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Where is Mesoamerica located?

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In North America.

34
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What is the Olmec Civilization?

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The earliest known civilization in Mesoamerica established in the northeastern part of Mexico around 1,200 BC.

35
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What is the Maya known for?

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Considered by many scholars as one of the most scientifically advanced individuals.

Advanced knowledge in Astronomy.

36
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What is the purpose of the Maya Hieroglyphics?

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With 1,000 characters.

Most Maya texts written on tree bark contained records of Maya history.

37
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What is the Calendar Round in Maya civilization?

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365-day Solar Year & 260-day Sacred Year annual cycles enabled due to their knowledge in astronomy and mathematics.

38
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What is the Long Count in Maya civilization?

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Another calendar that measured days by cycles or sets.

39
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Where did the Aztec and Inca civilizations thrive?

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In Mesoamerica before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors.

40
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What is the Sun Stone in Aztec civilization?

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One of their notable artifacts, with the image of the Aztec sun god at the center.

41
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What is the official language of the Inca civilization?

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Quechua, still spoken by natives today.

42
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What is a Quipu used for in Inca civilization?

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Set of strings used for recording information such as tax records, census records, and calendar information.

43
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What did the warriors of the Inca Empire do?

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Built bridges over bodies of water for irrigation.

Example sentence: The warriors of the Inca Empire built bridges to improve agriculture.

44
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What did the warriors of the Inca Empire produce?

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Textiles and musical instruments.

No additional information.

45
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What is Quechua?

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Inca’s official language, which is still spoken by natives today.

No additional information.

46
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What is a Quipu?

A

Set of strings used for recording information such as tax records, census records, and calendar information.

No additional information.

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