Egypt
What river helped create the civilizations in Ancient Egypt
Nile River
The great bath showed that the Indus River Valley had advanced ___________________
Irrigation
Name one of the two rivers that helped create early civilization in China
Yangtze
What two rivers helped create civilization in Mesopotamia
Tigris and Euphrates
Another name for the area that he first civilizations were founded on
Fertile Crescent
What was the writing system called in Ancient Egypt
Hieroglyphics
Name a major characteristic of the Indus River Valley
Urban Plannin
Irrigation
Standardized Writing
Legalism stated that....
Humans are naturally self and thus should be ruled in a harsh way
What was the name of the writing system used in Mesopotamia
Cuneiform
What is meant by the term ethnocentrism?
the belief that one's own culture is superior to all others
What is another name for the king of Ancient Egypt
Pharoah
Name the two major cities in the Indus River Valley
What important Chinese landmark was created during the rule of Shi Huang Di
Great Wall of China
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
Favorable geography
What was the core principle of the Code of Hammurabi? (The main law)
An eye for an eye
Hierarchy
How did Monsoons impact the Indus River Civilization?
Brought heavy rains in the summer and seasonal winds that impacted farming
Name two natural barriers that China had and how they impacted early civilization
Himalaya Mountain
Gobi Desert
Protection
What is the first known law system that was used in Mesopotamia
Code of Hammurabi
Hammurabi’s code of laws and Qin dynasty legalism are similar in that both promoted the idea that
harsh punishments for crimes will lead to a more orderly society
A major result of the development of civilization in ancient Egypt was the
establishment of trade routes between Egypt and other kingdoms
Why do we know very little about the Indus River Valley to this day?
Have not been able to translate their written language
The rule of Shi Huangdi, legalism, and the tomb of terra cotta soldiers are most closely associated with the _________________________ Dynasty
Qin
What were the two major empires that had notable success in Mesopotamia?
Babylon, Sumer
Historically, the Huang He has also been known as the "River of Sorrows" because
Flooded and destroyed crops. (Unpredictable)