Paleolithic/
Neolithic Revolution
Neolithic Revolution
What is it called when people move from one place to another to live?
Migration
_____ was a central part of daily life.
Religion
What was the title for kings and queens in ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
What is the definition of "enduring issue"?
A challenge or problem that has been debated or discussed across time
What is the largest ocean in the world
Pacific Ocean
How did Paleolithic people get their food?
Hunting and Gathering
what was the First WRITTEN code of laws in history
Hammurabi's Code
Define irrigation
The act of supplying water to land or crops
Name 2 different enduring issues (from the list we have been practicing)
Conflict, Desire for Power, Inequity, Need for and Impact of Innovation, impact of Interconnectedness, Impact of Ideas and Beliefs, Environmental Impact or Scarcity
What is the name of the desert that covers most of Northern Africa?
The Sahara Desert
The reasons for migrating are often described in terms of these 2 factors
Push and Pull Factors
Civilizations generate _____ beyond basic survival needs.
Surplues
What were the 3 benefits of irrigation systems for ancient Egyptians
Easy communication
Transportation
Ample water supply
What are the two types of sources historians use to gather evidence to write about the past?
Primary and Secondary Sources
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
_____ means humans started to control how certain wild plants and animals grew
Domestication
What are the 4 key elements that make a civilization? (examples can work if you don't remember our exact definition - but try!)
Economic Provisions, Political Organization, Moral Traditions, and the Pursuit of Knowledge
The pyramids of Giza are located near what modern city?
Cairo
If there was a test question about enduring issues and there were 2 documents, what would the FIVE parts of your historical argument be (in order?)
Claim, Evidence 1, Reasoning/explanation of evidence 1, Evidence 2, Reasoning/explanation of evidence 2
What imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
The Equator
2 parts: What is another phrase for major change. And the example is what happened during the Neolithic Era
Turning Point. People began farming and domesticating animals.
Define Social Class
The splitting up of people in a society by economic or social factors.
Exists in every society in different ways.
Why were massive structures like pyramids and temples so important to Egyptian society beyond their religious function?
These structures served not just religious roles, but also political and economic ones. They showed the power of the pharaoh, provided jobs, and centralized resources and labor, helping organize society and legitimize leadership. (or something like this)
Define Corroborate
comparing pieces of evidence to see where they agree or disagree
What is the oldest of the 5 major religions?
Hinduism