Essay Flashcards
How did the Stone Age get its name?
The Stone Age is called the Stone Age because during that time people would use stone for making tools and weapons. That’s how the Stone Age got its name.
Why did farming have such a tremendous impact on life on Earth?
Farming had an impact on life because farming and having an area with good soil allowed them to plant crops. Farming also allowed them to settle in one place.
Explain the divisions of labor(specialization).
Specialization also known as the Division of Labor is when people with different jobs create surplus. Then with the surplus they can trade it for their needs and wants. This allows them to have more leisure. During their leisure, it becomes easier for them to come up with inventions. The Division of Labor made their life easier.
List the names of the 5 books of the Torah. Next to each name, tell its meaning.
Genesis - The Beginning Exodus - The Exit/Escape Leviticus - The Laws Numbers - The count of people Deuteronomy - The Book of Law
How did the word “Hebrew” come into existence?
Hebrew” comes from the word Ha Be Ru, which meant tent dweller or sheperd. If you were called a Ha Be Ru that would be an insult. So when people would say Ha Be Ru over and over again it soon turned into “Hebrew”.
List at least 6 amazing things about the city of New Babylon.
Huge walls Large moat Hanging Gardens Bee farmers Great technology Movable bridge Astronomers Tall buildings Underground tunnels
Explain the significance of King Tut and his tomb.
King Tut was a young, insignificant king. He ruled for about 10 years, and he was insignificant because he was poor. King Tut was only a millionaire. King Tut was most famous for his tomb, because tomb robbers never robbed it. Since it was never robbed it still had all of his possessions and treasures. King Tut’s possessions and treasures were important, because it helped us know so much about Egypt.
Thoroughly explain how Buddhism began. Include who and why.
Siddhartha Gautama founded Buddhism. He discovered it during his 7 years of wondering. He spread Buddhism. Then he became known as Buddha. Buddha means “Enlightened one”.
List at least 5 things Shi Huangdi did to unify China.
Great Wall Network of roads Common measures Common weights Same wheel size distance Let farmers “own” land Forced noble to move closer to him Outlawed Confucius’ Ideas Forced Qin ideas Improved law code One currency Same writing system Forced everyone to do things the same way Divided China into districts
List 6 things about Alexander the Great
Established cities with his name Was tutored by Aristotle Led his army through battles Did everything with his men Inspired his men Encouraged his men Conquered much Blend in Became what was the norm Married a Persian princess Encouraged men to marry Persian women If so, their debts would be cancelled Allowed locals to continue governing
What where the 4 Greek advantages of the Persian War
The Greeks knew what would happen if they lost. They had longer spears. The knew the land. They also had reasons for fighting.
List 7 things about Augutus
Fire protection New roads Police protection New government buildings New buildings Built theaters Built public baths August was named after him(Austgus) October was named after him(Octavian)
What does it mean when one says “When Rome fell, the light of civilization was snuffed out”?
Rome was the center of all the civilizations. So all the other civilizations “looked up” to Rome. When the Roman Empire collapsed all the other civilizations fell. 476 was the offical fall of the Roman Empire.
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam. Next to each pillar, tell its meaning.
Declaration of Faith - Muslims must declare “There is only one God, Allah and Muhammad is his messenger”.
Prayer - Muslims must prayer 5 times a day facing the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, the holy city.
Almsgiving - Muslims must give to the needy.
Fasting - Muslims must fast during daylight hours in the month of Ramadan.
Pilgrimage - Muslims must travel at least once in their lives to Mecca, the holy city.
