Ancient River Civilizations
How did hunter-gathers get food?
they hunted or killed animals and gathered berries and seeds for food
What was the Egyptian ruler called?
a pharaoh
Where is Greece?
Its a peninsula surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea on the continent of Europe
What part of Africa was the Great Mali Empire?
Western Africa where countries like Ghana, Mali are today, near the "Gold Coast"
Where was Muhammad born?
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
What did ancient China call its ruler?
Emperor
What river did Ancient Egyptians live next to?
Nile River
What is the purpose of government in a democracy?
to protect the rights of the people
Why did Mansa Musa go on a pilgrimage?
He was on a religious journey to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
What religion did Muhammad start with his teachings?
Islam
What does the word Mesopotamia mean?
the land between the two rivers
What did the Ancient Egyptians believe in?
many gods and goddesses and the afterlife
What are Greek myths and Why did the Greeks create myths?
stories about Gods and Goddesses; they were created to help explain their beliefs about the world
How did Mansa Musa help Mali become a great empire?
He helped to increase trade which increased Mali's wealth.
What is trade?
the buying and selling of goods
What are civilizations?
people that share similar ideas, culture, language, government, writing system, religion, art
Where were pharaohs buried after they died?
in tombs in the pyramids
What are the Olympics?
athletic competition (sporting events) that started in ancient in Greece and now happens every 4 years; they had running and discus throwing and chariot racing
What did Mansa Musa bring with him on his camel caravan to Mecca, Saudi Arabia?
salt, gold, jewelry, enslaved people, expensive clothing
Where did the religion of Islam spread?
Middle East (Asia), Northern Africa, and parts of Europe (Spain)
Why were rivers important to early river civilizations?
food- growing crops and catching fish, drinking water, transportation
What was the system of writing for the Ancient Egyptians called?
heiroglyphics
Who rules in a democracy?
the people rule
What did Muslim scholars study?
Mathematics, science, literature, and history