Economics and Geography
List the 4 cardinal directions
North, South, East, West
What two rivers did Ancient Mesopotamians live near?
The Euphrates and Tigris Rivers
What plant was used to write on, or to make paper, in Ancient Egypt?
Papyrus
Which king took down Goliath with a slingshot and a smooth rock?
David
What were the Ice Ages?
a long period of extreme cold that affected all of Earth
How many continents are there?
7
What is polytheism?
The famous river in Ancient Egypt
The Nile River
What is a covenant?
A promise with God
Write down 3 examples of weapons used for hunting at this time.
Examples: Traps, spears, bows and arrows, harpoons, fishhooks
If supply is high, demand is probably....
Low
"to rise high"
What was the name of the writing system used in Ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
Who was the first king of the Israelites?
Saul
What is a nomad?
Someone who moves from place to place
What is inflation?
More money buys less; the continued rise of prices
Merchants, farmers, fishers, and artisans could be found in which social class?
Middle Class
What is the embalming process?
treating a body to keep it from decaying
What is the name of the people who influenced the alphabet we have today?
Phoenicians
What does it mean to domesticate an animal?
to tame them
What does it mean to barter?
To trade
What was the name of the writing system used in Ancient Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
What is the name of the tomb for pharaohs?
Pyramids
Write down 1 of the 10 Commandments.
Example: Thou shall not kill
Do not murder
Do not envy others
Do not cheat on your spouse
Etc.