Unit 1 Study Guide

By Amy C Gilstrap
Last updated about 4 years ago
3 Questions
1.

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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2.

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
3.

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