ANCIENT EGYPT
What writing system used pictures and symbols in Ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphics.
Why were mountains important to the Indus Valley civilization?
They acted as natural protection from invaders and other civilizations.
What two rivers were important in Ancient China?
What is The Yellow River and the Yangtze River.
What river was Ancient Rome built near?
The Tiber River.
What events caused hardship in Medieval England?
The Great Famine and the Black Death.
Why were scribes considered powerful in Ancient Egypt?
Because they could read and write, which gave them control over information and communication.
What materials were Harappan people skilled at working with?
Copper, bronze, and tin.
What famous structure protected Ancient China from invaders?
What is The Great Wall of China.
What famous building was used for entertainment in Ancient Rome?
The Colosseum.
What important role did the clan mother have in Six Nations society?
She made important decisions and chose the hoyaneh.
How did the Nile River help Ancient Egyptians become successful farmers?
It provided water for irrigation systems and fertile land for crops.
Why did people use seals in the Indus Valley?
To identify or mark their work.
What social system was Ancient China based on?
What is Feudalism
What group was at the bottom of Roman society?
Slaves
What are the Six Nations also called?
The Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
How did hieroglyphics show the culture of Ancient Egypt?
They showed the importance of writing, communication, government, and storytelling in Egyptian culture.
What modern countries was the Indus Valley located in?
Pakistan and India.
Who had the highest authority in Ancient China?
The emperor.
Why did Ancient Rome experience many conflicts?
Because it constantly tried to expand and conquer more land.
Explain how feudalism worked in Medieval England.
People received land called fiefs in exchange for serving a lord or king.
What is an irrigation system?
A network of channels and pipes that bring water to plants.
What evidence shows the Indus Valley society had organized communities?
People had different jobs such as farmers, craftsmen, traders, and leaders.
Why were deserts useful for protection in Ancient China?
hey were difficult to travel through and invade.
Why was it difficult for people to change social classes in Ancient Rome?
Because people were born into their social class and movement between classes was rare or impossible.
What is a fief?
A piece of land given to a worker in a feudal society.