Mesopotamia and Egypt
A religious and civic center in Mesopotamia
What was a Ziggurat?
They were all located on major rivers
What did the ancient Chinese, Indian, and Egyptian civilizations have in common?
As the Jews were forced to move from one location to another
How did Judaism spread?
They brought iron to South and Southeast Africa
What did the Bantu bring with them as the moved from Northwestern Africa to Southeast and Southwest Africa
Giant carved stone heads
What did the Olmecs leave behind to remind us they were here
Tigris and Euphrates
What rivers was Mesopotamia located on?
Agriculture was an important part of the economy
What was a similarity between early Indian and Chinese civilizations?
Abraham is the "Father of the Faith"
Who do the Jews believe is the "Father of their Faith"?
No one is able to interpret tbeir writing
Why do we know so little about the people of ancient India (Indus River Valley)?
It's where the best (arable/farmable") land was
Why did most people in ancient Egypt live along the Nile?
Land around the river became fertile and capable of supporting agriculture
What happened as a result of the flooding of the TIgris and Euphrates Rivers
Monotheism is the belief in one God
What do monotheists believe?
The Ten Commandments
What were the basic guidelines for the ancient Hebrews called, they were given to Moses by God?
They developed writing/Had a system of writing to keep records
What happened when ancient civilizations needed a method to keep up with their business transactions
In Egypt, t The Pharaoh was political and religious leader
What were the duties of the Pharaoh?
The Hebrews
Who were the first group to practce monotheism
It was close to land that could grow crops
Why did early Egyptians live along the Nile RIver
They were dedicated to the gods and goddesses
Who were the Ziggurats donated too
The first major civilization in Mexico
Who were the Olmecs?