Stone Age and Mesopotamia
What do Archaeologists study?
study human remains from the past to learn about life long ago
Egypt settled along what river?
Nile River
Define Reincarnation
Rebirth
The Yellow River gets it's name from the yellow colored ____________ that provides fertile soil.
Loess
Seekers of wisdom are called _____.
Philosophers
Define the term, "Allah"
God
The __________ were known for their large stone carvings.
Olmec
If a community has a SURPLUS of something, that means
they have more of something than what is needed
What is the name for a ruler of Egypt?
Pharaoh
India experiences summer and winter monsoon seasons. What are monsoons?
Seasonal winds that cause unpredictable rain and flooding
This dynasty was the longest ruling dynasty of ancient China
Zhou
A group of ancient temples built on a high rocky hill at the center of a Greek city is called ______________.
Acropolis
What is a caravan?
group of merchants who travel together
This Volcanic glass was used to to make sharp blades and knives.
Obsidian
Mesopotamia translates to mean...
DAILY DOUBLE: Name the 2 rivers they settled between
Between 2 rivers or between the rivers
DAILY DOUBLE: Tigris and Euphrates
A group of different cities all under one ruler
Empire
What mountain range is along the Northern border of India?
Himalaya Mountains
Considered China's first Empire
Qin Dynasty
What 2 brothers were known for founding Rome?
Romulus and Remus
The Arabian Peninsula is located between Africa and what other continent?
Asia
The Incan ____________ was the use of knots and colored ropes
Quipu
Where is Ancient Mesopotamia located today?
Today's Iraq
This early Egyptian form of paper was used to record important events.
Papyrus
Indian rulers were known as__________.
Raja
Animal bones with carved writing that would be put into a fire to crack to predict the future.
Oracle Bones
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Octavian/Augustus
The Mali Empire owned half of the world's ___________.
Gold
Historians believe the first Americans walked over a land-bridge called _________ that connected Asia to Alaska.
Bering land bridge
Ancient Sumerian Scribes used this writing to records taxes and events
Cuneiform Tablets
Egyptians could predict when floods were coming using _____________.
Astronomy
Hindu laws and duties are known as____________.
Dharma
What Ancient philosopher believed this about China's government?
"Rulers should set good examples and govern wisely"
Confucius
What 2 civilizations fought in the Punic Wars?
Rome and Carthage
What African king brought muslim scholars back from Arabia?
Mansa Musa
The Aztecs used these artifical islands for farming.
Chinampas