Vocabulary
A society's knowledge, art, beliefs, customs, and values.
What is Culture
Shift from nomadic hunting gathering to farming
What is Neolithic Revolution
Two rivers ancient Mesopotamian civilizations developed on
What are Tigris and Euphrates
Who was the last pharaoh of Egypt?
Who is Cleopatra?
What river was the ancient Indus Valley civilization founded on?
What is Indus River
Spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one group to another
What is Cultural Diffusion
Record of past events and analysis of their importance.
What is History
In what modern country did many early Mesopotamian civilizations develop in?
What is Iraq
Religion of ancient Egypt for most of its existence
What is Polytheism
Which two rivers were ancient Chinese civilizations developed on?
What are Yangzte and Yellow
Worship of many gods
What is Polytheism
Period of time before written record
What is Prehistory
The importance of Hammurabi's Code of Law
What is first written code of law
This person was the head of Egyptian government and was believed to be a god in human form
What is Pharaoh?
Trade route that linked China with Indian and European markets.
What is Silk Road
Source originating from the time period you are studying. ex: Journal
What is Primary source
How many centuries is 80,000 years
What is 800
Sumerians invented this form of writing which is the oldest in the world
What is Cuneiform
This stone translated ancient Greek to Demotic and Hieroglyphics, allowing scholars to translate ancient Egyptian texts
What is Rosetta Stone
Reason Chinese built the Great Wall of China
What is to protect its Northern borders from invading Nomadic tribes
What are the 6 Elements of a Civilization?
What is Geography Religion Achievements Politics Economy and Society
Selective growing or breeding of plants and animals.
What is Domestication
Who invented the first major road system
The Romans
Second most powerful official in Egypt behind the Pharaoh. Advised Pharaoh and tried court cases.
What is Vizier
Rulers had divine right to rule and gods would not allow corrupt rulers to hold power.
What is Mandate of Heaven