Review Questions Johan Lopez Flashcards
What is the difference between a primary source document and a secondary source document? Give an example of each
primary source is a document or physical object written first person secondary source is something interpreted but not written personally person own opinion
War journal/medical war nurse
What does an archaeologist do?
Someone that studies past fossils bones artifacts
Why did civilization begin in the Fertile Crescent ?
Civilization first began in the Fertile Crescent because of the great farming and surplus of food
What river valley civilization demonstrated advanced urban planning ?
Indus Valley civilization advanced in urban planning used water systems towards their advantage
How did geography impact the Gupta empire?
The Gupta empire was surrounded with several rivers trade advanced.
Explain the main points of hammurabi’s code?
An eye for an eye
What impact did the development of hieroglyphics and cuneiform have on their respective civilization ?
These advances had a big impact on civilization by creating a writing system
Hinduism
Main beliefs: believed in one god Holy books: Vedas Ultimate goal: moksha Place of worship: Mandir Origin: India Where how did it spread: cultural exchange and Indonesia
Buddhism
Main beliefs: living a moral life Holy books: tipitaka Ultimate goal: boodahood Place of worship: Temple Origin: Northern India Where how did it spread: cultural diffusion , Indonesia Japan
Judaism
Main beliefs: there only one god Holy books: Torah Ultimate goal: live life in harmony Place of worship: temple Origin: Canaan Where how did it spread: everywhere
Christianity
Main beliefs: believes in Jesus Holy books: bible Ultimate goal: live life in harmony Place of worship: church Origin: Jerusalem Where how did it spread: it spread everywhere and cultural diffusion
Islam
Main beliefs: believe in only one god Holy books: old and new testaments Ultimate goal: eternal salvation Place of worship: mosque Origin: Arabian peninsula Where how did it spread: cultural diffusion
How are buddhism and Hinduism similar? How are they different?
Hinduism and Buddhism both emphasize the role of karma.
Different places of worship temples and monasteries
How are Animism and Shintoism similar?
They believe everything in nature has a spirit and has to be respected
Why did China become wealthy during the Han dynasty?
China became wealthy during the Han dynasty because China’s economy had grown due to trade with other countries
