Ancient Egypt
This is the river that sustained this civilization
What is Nile River
The Israelites had only one God, which made them this...
What is Monotheistic
This is the term for the seasonal rain that was important to their society
What is Monsoon
This is the major river in early Chinese civilization
What is the Yellow River (Huang He)
Around 1200 BC this is one of the first civilizations to appear in Mesoamerica
Who are Olmec
What is the term for a ruler in Ancient Egypt
What is Pharaoh
These people were nomads who were the first to use Iron
Who are Hittites
These are the two major civilizations in the Indus Valley
What are Mohenho-Daro and Harappa
This was China's first major dynasty
What is Shang Dynasty
This is the biggest difference between Mesoamerica and the other civilizations, in terms of where they are in the world
They are the first in the Western Hemisphere
This is the name for the writing Egyptians did
What is Hieroglyphics or Hieratic Script
They created an alphabet with only 22 characters that had no vowels
Who are Phoenicians
Why was the Indus Valley Military significant
Because there are no signs they had a military
This was used by Chinese rulers to say they were chosen by the Gods to rule.
What is Mandate of Heaven
This was one of the earliest civilizations in South America
Who are Chavin
This is a system where a ruler has officials who help him rule more effectively
What is Bureaucracy
This is the system that was seen in many civilizations that had men leading society.
Patriarchal
These people may have taken over the Indus Valley civilizations
Who are Aryans
China was isolated due to their geographic features, what did they call themselves as a result
What is Middle Kingdom
This was a type of rock formed from lava that was sharp and useful to the people of Mesoamerica
What is Obsidian
These people invaded during the middle kingdom and used Chariots to help them win
Who are Hyksos
People of the Eastern Mediterranean were sailors who would trade, this trade had them interacting with different cultures. What is it called when you spread your culture?
What is Cultural Diffusion
Why don't we know more about this society, based on the writings we have found
Because we cannot translate their language
This is the term for rich people in Chinese society, they pass on their wealth and land to their children.
What is Aristocracy/Aristocrat
This was one of the first major cities in Mesoamerica
What is Teotihuacan