Early River Valley Civilizations Vocabulary

Question 1

Earliest monotheistic religion to believe that one God Created everything

Answer 1

Zoroastrianism

Question 2

Rule by family over a period of time

Answer 2

Dynasty

Question 3

Pyramid type building in Mesopotamia with a temple at the top

Answer 3

Ziggurat

Question 4

First written law

Answer 4

Hammurabi’s Code

Question 5

King who wrote the first of laws

Answer 5

Hammurabi

Question 6

First writing system. Found in Mesopotamia

Answer 6

Cuneiform

Question 7

Polytheistic religion in India that believes in reincarnation and karma

Answer 7

Hinduism

Question 8

Chinese philosophy that believes a strong leader is needed to create an orderly society

Answer 8

Legalism

Question 9

Government rule is based on religion

Answer 9

Theocracy

Question 10

Egyptian king also believed to be a God

Answer 10

Pharaoh

Question 11

Philosophy that believes humans are basically good and a ruler must set a good example. It’s leader said “Do not do unto others what you would not wish done to yourself”

Answer 11

Confucius

Question 12

This philosophy taught that it is the duty of human beings to work hard to improve life here on earth

Answer 12

Daoism

Question 13

The belief in many Gods

Answer 13

Polytheism

Question 14

Belief in one god

Answer 14

Monotheism

Question 15

Egyptian writing system based on pictures representing ideas and words

Answer 15

Hieroglyphics

Question 16

Belief in Confucianism that the family needs to allow the elder male head of the household

Answer 16

Filial Piety

Question 17

Belief in the Zhou dynasty in China that they had authority from heaven to rule but could be replaced if they did not do a good job

Answer 17

Mandate of Heaven