maps
these are the lines of the planet from pole to pole (up and down)
Longitude
This requirement of civilization means that things are written down
record keeping
Sumerians created this to help them with transportation
the wheel
The Sumerians created the first written language, called?
Cunieform
This is what we call the first men who could walk upright
hominid
These are the lines around the planet (the fat part)
latitude
This requirement of civilization means that their is organized government
complex institutions
This gave people access to animal products close to home
domestication
This building in the center of the city was used for trade, religious ceremony, government and many other things
Ziggurat
These were the ONLY two jobs when people were nomads (wanderers)
hunter/gatherer
this shows the difference between real distance and map distance
scale
Advanced technology
This human technology was the main result of settling. It allowed people to work in jobs that were not about food
Specialization
These people made things (mostly by hand) that were for people to enjoy
artisans
This means a ruler chosen by god (s)
theocrat
this tells us what is on a map - rivers, roads, elevation, etc.
key or legend
This requirement of civilization means that people could have a variety of jobs and learn new skills
specialization
This method brought water to the crops
irrigation
We learn about the culture and history of ancient people through study of artifacts, this is called
archeology
These people were the most important and rich in ancient civilizations
priests
What continent is Ms Becky from
North America
This requirement of civilization means that the area people lived was well planned and protected
advanced cities
This method took water and waste away from the crops
drainage
Religion is a big part of culture, early man's religions had many gods.. this is called
Polytheism
The people we call early man lived in a time we call prehistoric, what does this mean?
Before writing (written language)