Vocabulary
Farming
Ancient Civilizations
Civilizations Decline
8 Characteristics
100

What is the 1 word definition for AGRICULTURE?

Farming!

100

Something that comes with farming is a SURPLUS. What is a surplus?

A surplus means you have more than you need, extra

100

What was the FIRST civilization?

Mesopotamia

100

Which civilizations disappeared because of civil wars and Spanish Conquistadors? NAME 2

Maya, Inca, Olmec, AND/OR Aztec

100

This characteristic of civilization is responsible for making laws, organizing labor, and leading the people.

Government

200

What does ANCIENT mean?

Really old

200

All farming societies are based on what kind of land?

FERTILE farm land / land around RIVERS

200

What civilization had a Senate, the Coliseum, and a social pyramid with Plebeians and Patricians?

Rome!

200

If a civilization declines because of ENVIRONMENTAL issues, is that considered an internal or external disaster and decline?

External / Pushed / Not something they can control

200

Which characteristic makes sculptures, paintings, and buildings? (2 words)

Arts and architecture

300

Define FERTILE

Rich soil / good for farming / fruitful

300

What is 1 benefit of farming over foraging?

-guaranteed food

-no hunting

-more time for developing civilizations

300

Which civilization had hieroglyphics and the Nile River?

Ancient Egypt!

300

This African civilization was conquered by Rome. 

Ancient Egypt

300

The development of _____  _______ leads to polytheistic beliefs and priests / worshippers. 

(2 words)

Complex Religions

400

What does it mean to DOMESTICATE a plant or animal?

Adapt a plant or animal to a new environment, like home or on your farm!

400

What is 1 thing that we have today because of the agricultural revolution?

Any type of technology / processed food / entertainment / etc.

400

Which civilization had Confucianism and many dynasties?

Ancient China!

400

This empire decline because the trade center moved and Mansa Musa's wealth faded.

The Mali Empire

400

One individual could no longer master all the skills, so ancient people started _____ _____________. 

(2 words)

Job Specialization

500

Define COLLECTIVE

people working together
500

All farming societies had a strong government AND forcefully _________ ______.

Collected Taxes

500

This civilization in India was very peaceful and accepting. They had Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu beliefs in their society!

Mauryan Empire!

500

Name 1 disease that killed the people on Easter Island.

Syphilis or Smallpox

500

This piece of civilization is responsible for building and fixing roads, bridges, walls, and other public features.

Public Works

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