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How did the end of the Ice Age impact human civilizations?
It allowed them for the domestication of plants and animals
Which two abbreviations refer to the same time period?
AD and CE
What is the major characteristic of all polytheistic religions?
They believe in multiple gods
What was the location of Ancient Nubia in relation to Ancient Egypt?
It was south of Ancient Egypt
Which geographic feature created a natural border for Ancient India?
The Himalaya Mountains
The end of the Ice Age allowed early humans to do what?
Create new types of shelters
The Fertile Crescent is home to which rivers?
Euphrates & Tigris
How were the the religions of Mesopotamian civilizations Sumer similar to most other early religions?
They were polytheistic
What was the role of the pharaoh in Ancient Egyptian society?
The pharaoh was considered a living god who ruled society
What is the relationship between Hinduism and one other religion?
(Brahmanism) --> Hinduism
Which event led to the rapid growth of the global human population and the permanent civilizations?
The Neolithic Age
This is a quote from a set of laws (basically) -> Eye for eye, tooth for tooth. Which historical feature is most closely associated with this set of laws?
Hammurabi
How did the invention of the wheel impact Mesopotamian civilization?
It made it easier for people to transport goods
Who were the Ancient Egyptian gods?
Osiris - god of the underworld and judge of the dead
Isis - goddess of motherhood and life
Sobek - god of strength and power
What do the BhagavadGita, Ramayana, and the Mahabharata all have in common?
They were written in Ancient India
What are three characteristics of human civilization?
produced food surpluses
developed social class
developed systems of writing and record keeping
What are three cities in Mesopotamia?
Kush
Nineveh
Ur
Which type of art was most closely associated with the Mesopotamian culture?
Relief sculptures
Ancient Egypt is known for which creations?
Hieroglyphics, papyrus, sphinx
What were Ancient Indian Advancements?
city planning
medicine
concept of zero
For what does the abbreviation BCE stand for?
Before common era
Who was best known for leading Akkad?
Sargon
Quote from Epic of Gilgamesh -> "He who has seen everything, I will make known to the lands. I will teach about him experienced all hings [through my story]. This quote provides evidence for which statement.
Mesopotamians valued writing
How did the kingdom of Kush gain control of northeastern Africa?
It conquered Egypt
How did river systems impact early civilizations in China?
Seasonal flooding made the soil very fertile