Trade and Culture
What is one benefit of trade between ancient civilizations?
Exchange of goods, ideas, or technology
Why were tools important to early humans?
They helped humans hunt, build, and survive.
How did irrigation systems help ancient farmers?
They brought water to crops in dry areas.
Name one civilization that developed in a river valley.
Examples: Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, or China
What is an artifact?
A tool or object made by humans long ago
True or False: Trade always benefited both civilizations equally. Explain.
False. People could manipulate others to create unfair trades or make sure the trade benefits their society more.
How did early humans adapt to colder climates?
Animal-skin clothing, shelters, use of fire
How did the invention of the wheel change transportation?
It made moving goods and people faster and easier.
Why did early civilizations settle near rivers?
Fertile land and trade routes, water for daily activities such as cooking or hydration
Who studies artifacts to learn about the past?
An archaeologist
Name one invention or idea from the ancient world that spread through trade.
Examples: the wheel, writing systems, farming techniques
Why was the discovery of "Lucy" significant for understanding human evolution?
Lucy showed evidence of bipedalism, a key step in human development. She was also one of the earliest fossils of an early human that we have.
Why was writing an important technology for ancient civilizations?
It helped civilizations record trade transactions and share ideas across distances.
Name a famous artifact we have talked about. Be specific.
Examples: Hammurabi's code, King Tut's Mask, a cuneiform tablet
What is cultural exchange/diffusion?
Sharing ideas, tools, and beliefs between groups of people
Compare the lifestyle of nomadic hunters and gatherers to settled farmers.
Nomads moved to hunt or gather food; farmers grew crops and stayed in one place which allowed them to build permanent settlements.
What was the earliest form of writing developed in Mesopotamia?
Explain how flooding of rivers both helped and hurt ancient farmers.
Floods provided fertile soil but could destroy crops and homes.
What was the Code of Hammurabi?
A legal code from Ancient Mesopotamia
Explain how trade routes like the Silk Road contributed to global interaction.
They connected distant regions, allowing for economic, cultural, and technological exchange.
What famous Neolithic settlement was found in Turkey? This was one of the first known cities where people lived in close communities, practiced agriculture, and created art, showing an early example of a complex, settled society.
What is Çatalhöyük?
In your opinion, what was the single most important invention of the Ancient World? Explain your response.
Why was controlling water important for ancient river valley civilizations?
It allowed them to manage irrigation, prevent floods, and support large populations.
How does studying artifacts like tools and pottery teach us about ancient civilizations?
It shows how people farmed, traded, and built their homes.