Ancient Civilizations
Which of the following civilizations was located along the Nile River?
Egypt
Hammurabi is known for:
establishing a harsh set of laws
India and Pakistan
This was an important city in the Shang Dynasty.
Anyang
The primary reason that civilization first developed in the Nile Valley and in Mesopotamia was that:
There are several reasons but the most important reason is WATER - the soil was fertile and supported good crop yield
Babylon
What two innovations showed that the Indus Valley had advanced city planning?
Clay-pipes/drainage and grid-like streets
What do the various burial sites tell us about the Shang Dynasty?
that people lived in social classes and had specialized jobs, people with higher wealth and status had more elaborate burial sites while commoners had more plain and simple burial sites or were even squished into smaller sites.
This monotheistic religion teaches that God gave laws to Moses and that followers should follow the Ten Commandments
Judaism
Surplus
This is the first writing system which was created by the people of Mesopotamia
Cuneiform
Why did the Indus Valley build their cities above ground level?
to prevent from flooding due to monsoons
The Shang writing system was read by this type of person who interpreted messages from the gods.
The belief in karma, reincarnation, and the caste system are most closely associated with this religion
Hinduism
The first civilizations began to arise in which of the following regions? (Africa, Mesopotamia, Harappa, China)
Africa
Explain the significance of the Code of Hammurabi
It was the first set of written laws in history, is the basis of current day justice system, etc
What are square seals and why are they important?
They were used for communication and trade in the Indus Valley, often featuring animals and symbols.
In ancient China, groups of rulers that held the "mandate of heaven" were called
dynasties
This religion teaches the Four Noble Truths and encourages followers to end suffering by following the Eightfold Path.
Buddhism
Civilizations developed in valleys of rivers - Name the 4 Rivers.
Tigris/Euphrates, Indus, Yellow
Mesopotamian civilizations grew up in the area between the Tigris and Euphrates. The area between these rivers is part of what region? ________ Crescent
Fertile
What is the Proper Name for the Yellow River?
Huang He
The Holy book for the religion of Hinduism is called the
The book of Vedas