One word Answers
What was the name of the first civilization?
Sumer.
What is the definition of Social Class?
A division of a society based on social and economic status. ie) Upper, Middle, and Low class
Why is it important for early societies to build near certain areas (ie: water)?
They needed water for drinking, transportation, bathing, fishing
What is Polytheism?
The belief in more than one God.
Which group used aqueducts for fresh water?
Ancient Rome.
What is the definition of Printing Press?
The first machine invented to print pictures or text for others to view.
Did women have equal rights in ancient civilizations? Explain.
No they did not. They had less rights than men. In some civilizations women were not allowed to vote or own a business, however, in Ancient Egypt a woman could become a Pharaoh.
What were the Inca most known for?
Their complex government and road systems.
What physical feature did early societies usually develop near?
Water.
What is the definition of Mesopotamia?
The region of land between the Tigris to the Euphrates Rivers.
Who was Julius Caesar? What happened to him?
A Roman General and Statesman. He led the Roman armies in the Gallic wars and eventually became dictator of Rome until his death. The senators assassinated Caesar because they were afraid the leadership would stay in his family forever and they thought he was power hungry.
The Andean people believed that everyone had a...
Pair.
A group that moves around a lot to find food is called...
Nomadic.
The Ancient Egyptians built _______ to hold the buried tombs of powerful leaders.
Pyramids.
Which group of people had the least amount of rights in most societies?
Women.
Describe how your daily life is different from the daily life of children in early societies.
Answers will vary. You might want to discuss education, equal rights, marriage, religion, work.