The First Cities of India
Why did ancient people want to live near rivers?
Because they had plenty of water to drink and to use on their crops, and it was easy to ship goods up and down the water when they would trade.
What kind of writing did ancient Chinese people use and what did it look like?
Pictograms, that were pictures that represented different words
What continent is Egypt a part of?
Africa
Who became pharaoh and started the Middle Kingdom of Egypt?
Amenemhet
What did the Assyrians do to destroy the city of Babylon?
They dug canals and flooded the city with water.
What was the name of the river where the first cities in India grew?
The Indus River
Why did early people settle in the Yellow River Valley?
Because it had wet ground that was good for growing rice and farming
What is an oasis?
A small patch of land in the desert where water collects and palm trees grow
What valuable things did the Nubians sell to the Egyptians which Amenemhet wanted?
Ivory, animal furs, ostrich feathers, gems, and gold
What was the name of the cruel Assyrian king who built a huge empire and what did he do to cities that didn’t obey him?
Ashurbanipal, and he burned houses, smashed walls, took people as slaves.
What was a citadel and what was it used for?
It was a big circular mound with a stronghold on top, used for protection if enemies attacked
What were some things the Shang made out of bronze?
Tools, weapons, wheels, bows, chariots, shields, and armor
What is the Sahara like now and what was it like a long time ago?
Now it is hot and dry but it used to be green, full of water and trees, and good for farming
Why did the Egyptians call the Hyksos “shepherd kings”?
Because they thought the Hyksos were rude, unclean, and uncivilized.
What did the Assyrian soldiers use to protect themselves in battle?
Basket shields tied with leather
How were the Harappan cities different from other ancient cities?
They were not united under one ruler and were independent.
What is a dynasty?
When one family rules a country for many generations
How do archaeologists know that the Sahara used to be green?
They found ancient pollen, animal bones, and cave paintings
What happened to Egypt after the Hyksos were defeated?
Egypt became strong again and entered the New Kingdom period.
What was the Library of Nineveh?
A collection of tablets from across the Assyrian empire gathered by Ashurbanipal.
What do historians think is the reason the cities of India were deserted?
No one knows for sure, but it may have been because the citadel cities were not united into one kingdom, and instead stayed independent and separate from each other, and so were defeated by invaders
How did Lei Zu’s discovery of silk help ancient China?
It gave China a valuable product to trade and made them famous because no one else knew how to make it.
Why are oases important in the Sahara Desert?
They provide water and food sources where people and animals can live
How did Egypt become powerful again after the Middle Kingdom?
Strong rulers like Amenemhet expanded Egypt’s land and wealth.
How did Assyrian soldiers fight in pairs?
One held a shield and the other shot arrows from behind it.