Unit 1 Study Guide - Amy Gilstrap | Library

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Match the Locations for Each Empire or Group

		Indian subcontinent – Himalayan mountains to north, Indian Ocean to south
		East coast of Asia, Pacific Ocean, isolated from other civilizations
		Central Mexico
		Yucatan Peninsula
		South America (Andes Mountains)
		North Africa
		West Africa
		Middle East

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Match the Empire/Group with the correct trade information 

		Spices, gems, cloth, cotton Used Silk Road and Indian Ocean – traded with Africa, China, Europe
		Porcelain (China), silk Used Silk Road and Indian Ocean – traded with Africa, China, Europe
		No major trade routes – no private property
		traded in North, Central and South America
		Salt, Gold and Ivory – traded across Sahara Desert on camels. Berbers were traders
		Controlled trade coming from Indian Ocean, Silk Road, Africa and Europe. Made money on taxing and controlling trade

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Match the religion with the right description 

		polytheistic, majority of people in India follow this - Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu
		Founded by Siddhartha Gautama, follow the Eightfold Path and Four Noble Truths to reach Nirvana
		Founded by Confucius, importance of mutual respect and responsibility in relationships
		Founded by Lao Zi, follow nature and abandon formal learning in order to escape the traps of life
		Founding father is Abraham, monotheistic religion that is waiting for the messiah to come. Followed 10 Commandments and first 5 books of the Bible
		Founder is Jesus, believed to be the Son of God, also followed Old Testament and believed in same God as another religon in this list; also shared 10 Commandments
		Founder is Muhammad, believed to be Last and Greatest Prophet of Allah. Follow the Five Pillars