The Beginning of CIvilization
A low area of land where a river flows, often rich in resources and good for farming.
River Valley
When an army enters a place by force to take control of it, it often causes conflict and disruption.
Invaded:
The period in ancient Egyptian history when Egypt was ruled by powerful pharaohs and known for its impressive pyramids.
Old Kingdom:
A term used to describe people in a social group that is considered the lowest in the Caste System and often faced discrimination in society.
Untouchables:
The capital city of the Byzantine Empire, known for its strategic location and rich history.
Constantinople -
A group of people living in the same area who share common interests and support one another.
Community:
A region in the Middle East where the land is very good for growing crops due to rich soil and abundant water.
Fertile Crescent:
The ancient Egyptian process of preserving a body after death to prepare it for the afterlife, often involving wrapping the body in cloth.
Mummification:
To make something illegal or against the law; it refers to rules or practices that are no longer allowed.
Outlawed:
A Germanic leader who deposed the last Roman emperor in the West and is known for marking the end of the Western Roman Empire.
Odoacer -
The earliest period of human history, characterized by the use of stone tools and a nomadic lifestyle.
Paleolithic:
An important king of Babylon known for creating one of the first written sets of laws, called the Code of Hammurabi.
Hammurabi:
An ancient Greek historian known as the "Father of History," who wrote about Egypt and its culture.
Herodotus:
The highest caste in the Caste System in India, traditionally composed of priests and teachers.
Brahmins:
The accepted practices or traditions of a particular group of people, especially regarding behavior and beliefs.
Customs -
The practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals for food.
Agriculture:
Taking action against someone in response to a wrong or injury they have caused, similar to revenge.
Retaliation:
The kings of ancient Egypt who were considered both political leaders and divine figures.
Pharaohs:
A group of people who are believed to have migrated into India and are associated with the development of certain ancient cultures and languages.
Aryans:
Relating to the Byzantine Empire, which was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the eastern part and known for its unique culture and art.
Byzantine
A country in North America known for its rich history, culture, and traditions.
Anthropologist:
A small independent area that includes a city and the surrounding land, with its own government.
City-State:
The longest river in the world, which was essential for agriculture and transportation in ancient Egypt.
Nile:
A social structure in India that divides people into different groups based on their occupation and social status.
Caste System:
Relating to the group of tribes originating from Northern Europe, known for their invasions of the Roman Empire.
Germanic