Early Civilizations
Why did agriculture spread in early civilizations?
People were living in permanent settlements.
What did people use to make weapons and tools before bronze?
Stone
What is a pyramid?
A large structure with a pointed top.
Why were governments created?
To help manage cities.
What was Bronze used to make?
Strong tools and weapons
What is fertile land?
Land that's good for growing crops.
How did writing help early civilizations?
They could communicate ideas.
Describe how bronze was made.
They mixed melted copper with tin.
The power that helps control and organize a society.
How did rulers expand their power?
They created city-states.
What was copper used to make?
jewelry and pots
What is a social class?
A ranking of people based on their role, wealth, or job.
Name a social classes and give ONE example of a job.
Ruling class (kings & queens), working class (farmers & builders), slaves..
Why was this era called the Bronze Age?
Bronze was used to create their tools and weapons, it was very important to them.
Define city-state.
A city and surrounding communities governed as one state.