Early people
One of the world's first artifacts were found on this continent
This is the fertile piece of land that lies between two rivers
Mespotamia
When the Nile river would flood, it left behing this substance
The Indus River is protected by these mountain ranges to the north
Himalayas and Hindu Kush
You would find the Yellow River in this present-day country
China
Early people who moved around in search of plants and animals are called this
Hunter and Gatherers
These are the two rivers that flood leaving behind slit in mesopotamia
Tigris and euphrates
The Nile River would flood every month
July
The Indus River will flood leaving behind this substance
This is the reason the Huang He River is also known as the Yellow River.
What is the yellowish color of its silt?
Someone who does not settle and wanders from place to place is called
Nomad
This is the name of the Sumerian writing system
Cuneiform
Because the Nile river would flood once a year at the same time it allowed the ancient egyptians to create this system
Calendar
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are civilizations along the Indus River valley that left behind the most this (things that help us study the past)
Artifacts
To rule China, you must claim this.
What is Mandate of Heaven?
The stone age refers to a time period when tools and weapons were made out of this material
Stones
This was the name of the first written law code
Code of Hammurabi
The writing system of the Ancient Egyptians is known as
Hieroglyphics
The ancient ruins of Harappa show their cities and roads were placed in this type of pattern.
What is a grid pattern (for their streets)?
The Yellow River valley isolated by these natural barriers.
What are Ocean, Deserts, Mountains, and Plains (Steppes)?
The dramatic shift from having a nomadic lifestyle to a more settled farming lifestyle us called this
Neolithic revolution
Mesopotamia had very few natural barriers which resulted in Mesopotamia being constantly
Invaded
These were built as tombs for pharaohs to rest after death
Pyramids
This is the seasonal wind pattern that dominates India's climate.
Monsoon
Individuals who were able to perform specific tasks in China (and other ARVCs) are considered to be this.
What are Specialized Workers?