Chapters 1-3 Flashcards
circumference of the earth
24,875 miles
What are the special properties of asbestos and coal?
Asbestos is a mineral that does not burn, while coal is a material that can be used as a fuel because it burns.
The Phoenicians and Greeks each explored for different reasons. What were they.
Phoenicians explored to find new trade routes.
Greeks explored for military conquest.
opened a library and museum in Alexandria
Ptolemy
What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China, and what is its approximate length?
The purpose of the Great Wall was to keep out invaders. The approximate length of the wall is 1,800 miles.
first European to explore China
Marco Polo
calculated the circumference (distance around) of the earth
Eratosthenes
ruler of the Mongol empire
Kublai Khan
connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean
Strait of Gibraltar
How was Ptolemy able to gather so much of the world’s knowledge at that time for his library and museum in Alexandria, Egypt?
He ordered a search of all ships, caravans, and visitors entering Alexandria. When books, maps, or anything interesting was found, they were confiscated, taken to the library where they were copied, and then returned
country where Great Wall was built
China
the name of constellation where Big Dipper is located
Ursa Major
