Ancient Egypt
This large river was essential for life in Ancient Egypt.
The Nile River
This area, known as the "land between rivers," was home to one of the first civilizations.
Mesopotamia
Which social group is on top of the caste system
Brahmin
___________ are traces of living things such as plant impressions or footprints that are found embedded in stone.
fossils
This kind of land is often found by rivers and is good for growing crops.
fertile land
The Ancient Egyptians were known for building these large structures as tombs for pharaohs.
Pyramids
This was the system of writing used by the Mesopotamians.
Cuneiform
Which civilization thrived between 2300 BC- 1700 BC
Harappan civilization
People during the Paleolithic Age were __________. They moved from place to place rather than settling in one area.
nomadic
Scientists who dig up and study human remains to piece together the story of the past are called _______________
Archaeologists
Ancient Egyptians used this plant to make a kind of paper.
Papyrus
This is the name of the two rivers framing Mesopotamia.
Tigris and Euphrates
This was the first major city of the Indus Valley Civilization known for its advanced urban planning.
Mohenjo-Daro
People during the Paleolithic Age were ______________________. This is how they got their food.
hunters and gatherers
True or False: In Sumerian society, what were the major role (s) for women in the society.
to take care of the home and children,
This ancient writing system of Ancient Egypt uses pictures and symbols.
Hieroglyphics
The Sumerians built these massive temple complexes.
Ziggurats
This is the social system in India that divides people into different classes.
caste system
What life changing event did Neolithic people begin to do? This is considered the Neolithic Revolution. (turning point)
Farm
Name one Egyptian god/ goddess
Ra, Anubis, Osiris, Isis
This is the process ancient Egyptians used to preserve bodies after death.
Mummification
__________________ is the belief in many gods and goddess
polytheism
This is the sacred text of Hinduism that contains hymns and mantras.
Vedas
What is domestication?
What is taming animals and plants.
Neolithic people domesticated plants and animals. Why was this important? Think about how it helped the people in the villages.
What is by domesticating animals, it helped with farming. It made it easier. For example, animals would pull plows on the farm. By domesticating plants, it gave them clothing, food, and medicine.