Early Humans
Early humans first lived where before migrating?
Africa
Why was the discovery of fire important?
it led to improved nutrition
What was the area Mesopotamia formed in called?
the Fertile Crescent
What river did Egypt form near?
Nile
Name one of the rivers near ancient India.
Ganges or Indus
Early humans were _____________ which means they moved from place to place.
Nomadic
What was the result of having a surplus of food?
Humans could settle in one place.
What does the word fertile mean?
good for farming; supports the growth of plants
What was the process of preparing the body for the afterlife called?
mummification
Places of worship
What were the ways that early humans got their food?
What geographic feature did most civilizations form near?
rivers
What was the name of the writing that was used to record transactions (sales) of goods, or important events?
What were pyramids used for?
Burying pharaohs or important people
Name one of the mountain ranges surrounding India.
Himalayas or Hindu Kush
Why did early humans build temporary shelters instead of setting in one place?
They had to follow the animals they hunted.
What were the two most important effects of humans building permanent settlements during the Agricultural Revolution?
What was the name of the ruler who made the code of laws?
Hammurabi
King Tut
Name the three religions in ancient India
Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism
What type of tools did early humans use?
stone tools
How did the type of tools used change during the Agricultural Revolution?
They began using tools for farming instead of tools for hunting.
What were the names of the rivers in Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates
What was the name of the largest pyramid in Egypt?
Giza
Rebirth