Geography
This feature provided water and fertile soil for early civilizations.
River
Civilization located along the Nile River.
Egypt
Type of government where citizens vote.
Democracy
A diary from ancient times is this type of source.
Primary source
Country known for trading gold and grain.
Egypt
This continent is directly south of Europe.
Africa
Civilization known for the Fertile Crescent.
Mesopotamia
City known for early democracy.
Athens
A textbook is this type of source.
Secondary source
Trade helps civilizations do this.
Grow/Develop
The ocean on the east coast of the U.S.
Atlantic Ocean
Civilization known for silk production.
China
Leader of a monarchy.
King/Queen
Beliefs and way of life of a group.
Culture
Goods China traded.
Silk
This map feature shows directions.
Compass rose
Civilization known for spices and cotton.
India
Government ruled by one person with total control.
Dictatorship
Why are primary sources important?
Firsthand information
Why trade was important.
Exchange goods & ideas
Why did people settle near rivers?
Fertile land and water
What all early civilizations had in common.
Located near rivers
Modern country with democracy like Athens.
United States
Example of cultural element.
Food, language, religion
What trade routes connect.
Different civilizations