Ancient Civilizations Matching Quiz

Society = A structured community bound by traditions Civilization = A group with an advanced way of living Worldview = How a person sees the world Nomad = Someone who travels in search of food

Fertile Crescent = Arch-shaped land from Persian Gulf to Mediterranean City-states = Large cities with their own government Theocracy = Government led by gods or religion Cuneiform = Writing on clay tablets

Arts and culture = Feature of a civilization Organized religion = Feature of a civilization Central government = Feature of a civilization Social structure = Feature of a civilization

<p>Shared identity = Characteristic of a society Distinctive culture = Characteristic of a society Identifiable values = Characteristic of a society Variety of institutions = Characteristic of a society</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Acadians = Thrived during Mesopotamian time Assyrians = Thrived during Mesopotamian time Sumerians = Thrived during Mesopotamian time Babylonians = Thrived during Mesopotamian time</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hammurabi = King of Babylon Code of Hammurabi = Babylonian code of laws Patriarchal = Society controlled by men Polytheistic = To worship many gods</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mesopotamia = Between Tigris and Euphrates rivers Ziggurat = Mountain-shaped building for worship Empire = Large settlement under control Fertile Crescent = Very fertile land</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self = Influences worldview Family = Influences worldview Education = Influences worldview Popular influence = Influences worldview</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ancient Mesopotamia = Relied on fertile land for agriculture Ancient Greece = Had varying forms of government Ancient Rome = Focused on a single god (Christianity) Ancient India = Had a caste system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ancient Mesopotamia = The wheel Ancient Rome = Republican government Ancient Greece = Democratic system Ancient India = Religious beliefs and gods</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient India = Built large irrigation canals Ancient Greece and Modern Canada = Participated in sports Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece = Had strong religious beliefs Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Greece = Utilized scientific and mathematical principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ancient Rome = Centered in the Mediterranean Ancient Greece = Surrounded by mountains Ancient Mesopotamia = Fertile land between rivers Ancient India = Located on the Indian subcontinent</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ancient Mesopotamia = Early civilizations around 3500 BC Ancient Greece = Classical period around 5th century BC Ancient Rome = 563 BC - AD 476 Ancient India = Indus Valley civilization around 3300 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ganesha = A well-known worshiped god of wisdom with an elephant head Siddhartha Gautama = Known as the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism Brahmins = Highest caste consisting of scholars and priests Kshatriyas = Second highest caste consisting of warriors and rulers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brahmins = Scholars, priests, teachers, judges Kshatriyas = Warriors, leaders, rulers Vaisyas = Skilled farmers and merchants Sudras = Unskilled workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The wheel = Changed travel and transportation efficiency Democracy = Facilitated civic participation Caste system = Structured society in India Republican government = Inspired modern political systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monsoon = Seasonal winds affecting the climate Nirvana = Perfect enlightenment and wisdom Caste System = Rigid social categories in society Varna = Social groups within the caste system based on birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ancient Mesopotamia = Cuneiform writing Ancient Greece = Philosophy and arts Ancient Rome = Architecture and engineering Ancient India = Yoga and meditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ancient Greece = Democratic system Ancient Rome = Republic Ancient India = Influenced by religious leaders Ancient Mesopotamia = City-states governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hinduism = Worships many gods and uses a caste system Buddhism = Prohibits the worship of gods and treats everyone equally Karma = Actions affecting future life Reincarnation = Soul rebirth after death</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indus Valley Civilization = Present-day Pakistan and Northwest India Aryans = Nomadic groups from Central Asia Ganges River = Important river related to ancient Indian civilization Himalayas = Mountain range influencing the subcontinent's climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Untouchables = Lowest caste, performing degrading jobs Sudras = Fourth highest caste, consisting of unskilled workers Vaisyas = Third highest caste, consisting of skilled farmers Kshatriyas = Second highest caste, consisting of rulers and warriors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sanskrit = Written language introduced by the Aryans Rajas = Aryan leaders who created small kingdoms Buddhism = Religion focused on enlightenment and wisdom Caste = Term for categorizing people based on family economics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jessalyn = Lives off of other people's generosity Monks = Demonstrate the kindness of people Jessalyn's view = Finds the presence of monks positive Miss. Wagar = Spells her name as Wagar</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Living off generosity = Dependent on others for support Presence of monks = Indication of community spirit Positive outlook = Seeing the good in situations Spelling a name = Asking how to correctly write it</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generosity in society = Promotes a sense of community Monastic life = Focuses on spiritual growth Acknowledging kindness = Fosters positive relationships Name spelling = Clarity in personal identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jessalyn = Observes acts of kindness Monks = Engage in selfless living Miss. Wagar = Provides her name spelling Community members = Support one another</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Democracy = Ruled by the people. Oligarchy = Small groups ruling together. Helots = Slaves belonging to the state. Ephors = Elected members acting as magistrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Iliad = An epic poem about the Trojan War. The Odyssey = An epic poem about Odysseus' adventures. Socratic method = Gradual questioning for critical thinking. Olympic games = First held in 776 BCE in honour of Zeus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minoan = A civilization on the island of Crete. Mycenaean = A civilization that spread to the Balkan Peninsula. Hoplites = Citizen soldiers of ancient Greece. Ephors = Deciders of legal issues in Sparta.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clothing in Ancient Olympics = Competitors competed naked. Clothing in Modern Olympics = Competitors wear modern athletic attire. Prizes in Ancient Olympics = Winners received olive crowns. Prizes in Modern Olympics = Winners receive medals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Homer = Author of The Iliad and The Odyssey. Dark Ages = Period with limited written records. Olympic games = Held in honour of the gods. Philosopher = Engaged in philosophy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hoplites = Civilian soldiers. Helots = The lowest class in Spartan culture. Ephors = Elected magistrates in Sparta. Philosopher = Seeker of knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anthropomorphic = Greek gods with human characteristics. Epic poem = Narrative poem about heroic events. Polis = An ancient Greek city-state. Oligarchy = Rule by a small group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>First Olympic Games = 776 BCE Minoan civilization = 2700 to 1450 BCE Mycenaean civilization = 1600 to 1100 BCE Dark Ages = Period lacking written records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ancient Olympics = Winners received food for life. Modern Olympics = Winners receive financial awards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A structured community of people bound together by similar traditions, institutions, or nationality.

A group of people that have an advanced way of living.

How a person sees the world based on different components in their life.

The Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, and Acadians.

An arch-shaped band of land that stretched from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea.

A large city with its own government.

A form of government led by gods or a religious figure.

Very large settlements under the control of a person or a government.

The major religious system in India, emphasizing a complex web of gods, reincarnation, karma, and dharma.

A well-known god in Hinduism, depicted with an elephant head and human body, considered the god of wisdom.

The written language introduced in India by the Aryans around 1000 BCE, forming the basis of many Indian languages.

Nomadic groups from Central Asia who interacted with the Indus Valley Civilization around 1500 BCE and eventually developed a complex social structure.

The term used to describe the rigid social categories that determine a person's position in Indian society.

Describes the belief that a person's soul is reborn into a different form after death, based on their actions in their previous life.

Seasonal winds that bring warm/moist summers and cold winters to India, playing a crucial role in its agriculture.

The belief that a person's actions determine their future life, shaping their karma and impacting their next reincarnation.

A long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero or main character.

The Greek word for "city-state" and the origin of the word "politics". In ancient Greece, it referred to a self-governing city and its surrounding territory.

Citizen soldiers of Greek city-states, armed with spears and shields. They were the backbone of the Greek armies.

A person who studies and thinks deeply about knowledge, reality, and existence.

A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions.

A small group of people who control a city-state, often wielding power through wealth or influence.

Slaves belonging to the state, particularly in Spartan society, where they were considered the lowest class.

Five elected officials in Sparta, who acted as magistrates and had considerable power.

Ancient games held in honor of Zeus, the king of the gods. Famous athletes competed, and victory brought great honor.

A method of questioning used by Socrates, designed to guide people towards understanding and critical thinking.

Jessalyn believes that the numerous monks inhabiting a place exemplify the inherent kindness of people, which she considers positive.

In this context, Jessalyn suggests her lifestyle is supported by the generosity of others, implying she may rely on charity or gifts.

A form of government where citizens have a voice through electing representatives to make decisions.

A civilization's unique way of understanding the world and its place within it, shaped by its history, beliefs, and values.

The ability of something to move or be transported, influenced by factors like terrain and technology.