Early Man
what does paleolithic mean
old stone
What was the area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers called
The fertle Cresent
what continent is Egypt located on
Africa
detail about the religion Hinduism?
Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions.
What was the role of the Senate during the Roman Republic?
Made up of wealthy Romans, proposed and voted on new laws.
Palaeolithic age
What continent is Mesopotamia located on
Asia
Describe how the Nile River affected life in ancient Egypt.
It gave them water and protectim Fertile soil, ability to train.
what kept India separated from others?
Rugged mountains along the northern boarders
Why was Julius Caesar killed?
Ruled for to long and was a king.
What is another name for the New Stone Age
Neolithic age
Name a Sumerian invention
7 day weekend
What are the three barriers protected Egypt
Delta, Cataracts,desert
Describe the carefully planned city of Mohenjo-Daro.
Grid-like streets or separated blocks.
What goal did Alexander w have for his empire.
Wanted to conquer as much land as possible and create a large empire.
Describe how Old Stone Age people got food
They followed animals and used axes,bows,arrows.
What does the word polytheistic mean
believes in many gods
Describe the ancient Egyptian social class pyramid
Lower is unskilled people Middle is scribes Upper is priests and pharaons
what did the Silk Route do to the China
It opened up China to trade with the west.
Discuss the contributions of Augustus and how people felt about him.
Rebuilt the city of Rome and than people were greatful about him
What does surplus mean
It is when you have more than you need of a item.
How did the flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers help the people of Mesopotamia
To make irrigation
Why did the people of ancient Egypt study the stars?
It was vital gridedsin life and death
Explain the importance of monsoons in ancient India
Winter monsoons brought cold dry air.
Describe how Greece's physical geography influenced its early civilizations.
Had many mountains and rocky soil.