Ancient Civilizations #1
This group of ancient peoples developed hieroglyphics.
The Ancient Egyptians
The Ancient Roman building that was used as an entertainment venue, hosting gladiator fights, animal hunts, and even chariot racing. This was known as ______.
The Roman Colosseum
What is a 'civilization'? Give two examples.
A civilization is just like a very advanced and organized society
- Has laws, a government, etc.
Example: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome
What is an 'early society'? Give me two examples.
Early societies were often small groups of people who lived together in villages or settlements.
Inuit, and First Nations
What is an Artifact? Give me a real example.
An object made or modified by humans a long time ago that has historical and cultural significance
The Papyrus Plant
The Inuit Early society played this sport as a game/ritual as a way to train for war, resolve disputes, and honor their ancestors.
Lacrosse!
Egypt is located in the northeastern corner of Africa along this river.
The Nile River
A primary source is:
created by people who lived at this time and in this location.
What does 'CE' and 'BCE' stand for?
Known as a calendar system ‘Common (current) Era’ or 'Before Common Era'
This group of ancient peoples invented the compass
The Ancient Chinese
What is the domed or cone-shaped house that was historically used by Indigenous peoples
A Wigwam
What are three traits a civilization has?
Cities, Social Structure, Culture, Trade, Specialized Jobs, Laws and Government, Writing, Technology
A secondary source is:
second-hand, often created after the event or development being studied.
What technological advancement was built by Ancient China as giant shield to keep them safe from enemies who could try and attack?
The Great Wall of China
Birch bark
Why did the Ancient Egyptians live near the Nile River?
What is the artifact that was a giant statue that was built to guard the pyramids and protect the pharaohs.
The Great Sphinx of Giza
Where are the two places the Early Inuit peoples commonly lived?
Name three technological advancements made by an ancient civilization/early society
*Different responses*
What artifact was an army of figures that represented soldiers?
The Terracotta Warriors
What is the wooden artifact that was created by indigenous peoples that helped people find their way around, and was like a big history book!
Totem Poles
What was the environmental climate like in Ancient Egypt? How did it help them meet their basic needs?
2) Desert Climate: Hot and Dry.
-> They lived near the nile river.
Around 8000 BCE, certain countries began discovering how to live off the land in ways they didn’t before, and it was called the _______?
Agricultural Revolution
What is a thematic map?
A special type of map that focuses on a specific theme or topic, rather than just showing general geographic features like rivers, mountains, and cities.