Big Ideas
One of the most important parts of early civilizations was
__________________________, because it provided a stable food supply.
Agriculture
The two major rivers of Mesopotamia were the
Tigris and Euphrates
The ruler of ancient Egypt was called a
Pharaoh
The belief in one God is called
Monotheism
One major religion that began in ancient India was
Hinduism
The exchange of goods and ideas between civilizations is called
__________________________.
Trade
Mesopotamia was made up of independent __________________________, each with
its own ruler.
City-states
Ancient Egyptians used a writing system called
Hieroglyphics
A sacred text of ancient Israel is the
Hebrew Bible
Another major religion that began in ancient India was
Buddhism
A government in which power is controlled by one main ruler or authority is called a
__________________________.
centralized government
The Mesopotamian writing system was called
Cuneiform
Large stone tombs built for Egyptian rulers were called
Pyramids
King __________________________ is known for building the Temple in Jerusalem.
Solomon
The social system that divided people into groups in ancient India was called the
Caste System
Religion, art, writing, and traditions are all part of a
civilization’s________________________.
Culture
Large temple structures built in Mesopotamia were called
Ziggurats
Ancient Egyptians made a paper-like material called
papyrus
King __________________________ is known for building the Temple in Jerusalem.
Indus and Ganges River
One of the major rivers of ancient China was the __________________________ River.
Huang He
Religion, art, writing, and traditions are all part of a
civilization’s________________________.
Fertile Crescent
Ancient Egypt developed along the __________________________, which provided
fertile soil and water.
Nile River
Ancient Israel was first led by leaders known as __________________________ before
becoming a kingdom.
Judges
The mountain range that helped protect ancient India was the
Himalayas
Ancient China was often ruled by family lines called
Dynasties