GRAPES and Sources review

The Mesopotamians invented the wheel which not only improved life for their people, for people in future generations. Which category would this invention go under?

• Geography

• Religion

• Achievements

• Politics

• Social Structures

The Egyptians prayed to the gods daily for many blessings. Which category would this go under?

• Geography

• Religion

• Achievements

• Politics

• Social Structures

In ancient India, there were many monsoons (A monsoon is when the wind changes direction along with the season) which could cause much damage and flooding during its season.

• Geography

• Religion

• Achievements

• Politics

• Social Structures

In ancient India, people were organized into categories by how important they were in society (see image). What category would this be under?

• Geography

• Religion

• Achievements

• Politics

• Social Structures/Society

The leaders of ancient China were not selected by the people, but rather, the power and leadership was passed down from one leader to their children, then to their children (and so forth). They believed it was the gods who chose them to lead and it was not the job of the people to choose. Which TWO categories does this fall under? Check off more than one box.

• Geography

• Religion

• Achievements

• Politics

The Himalayan mountains served as a natural barrier between India and other nations. This natural barrier protected the ancient Indians from foreign invaders. Which category does this fall under?

• Geography

• Religion

• Economy

• Social Structures

I like to read People magazine. I really like the articles written by others about Hollywood actors. When I read these stories, what am I reading?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Primary and Secondary

My mom has CDs of my grandparents telling stories about when they were kids. We love to listen to these at family gatherings. What are we listening to?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Primary and Secondary

I am writing an essay on George Washington for my U.S. History class. I used articles from Wikipedia and another encyclopedia. What am I using?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Primary and Secondary

When I was at summer camp a few years ago, I found an arrowhead; I did research and found out it has been made by the Cherokee Nation. What is my arrowhead?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Primary and Secondary