G.H.1&2 Flashcards
What caused the downfall of the Ancient Roman Empire? (2)
The downfall was caused by invaders from Northern Europe and Central Asia and government corruption.
When did people start living in permanent settlements?
After the Neolithic Revolution.
What is subsistence farming?
When people produce only enough food for their family.
Where did Ancient Egypt and Babylon develop?
In river valleys.
Where is the Yellow River?
In China.
Where is the Indus River?
In South Asia.
Why are the Indus River and the Yellow River important?
Early civilizations built their lives and communities around the rivers.
What was one of the earliest examples of written law?
The Code of Hammurabi from Babylonia.
What was the written law of Ancient Rome called?
The Twelve Tables.
What did the Roman Empire do to unite the empire?
They built an extensive road system.
What were some of the developments of the Gupta Empire? (3)
- Mathematics, such as the concept of zero
- Hinduism
- Advancements in medicine and literature
Who was Confucious?
A Chinese philosopher.
What were some of Confucious’s ideas? (3)
- respect for elders
- civil service examinations for Chinese government employees
- filial piety
What was the reason why Europeans were unable to reach southern parts of Africa?
The Sahara desert.
What did the Bantu people bring to other parts of Africa as they migrated? (2)
- slash-and-burn farming techniques
- language
