Vocabulary
What is the 1 word definition for AGRICULTURE?
Farming!
Something that comes with farming is a SURPLUS. What is a surplus?
A surplus means you have more than you need, extra
What was the FIRST civilization?
Mesopotamia
Which civilizations disappeared because of civil wars and Spanish Conquistadors? NAME 2
Maya, Inca, Olmec, AND/OR Aztec
This characteristic of civilization is responsible for making laws, organizing labor, and leading the people.
Government
What does ANCIENT mean?
Really old
All farming societies are based on what kind of land?
FERTILE farm land / land around RIVERS
What civilization had a Senate, the Coliseum, and a social pyramid with Plebeians and Patricians?
Rome!
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
Which characteristic makes sculptures, paintings, and buildings? (2 words)
Arts and architecture
Define FERTILE
Rich soil / good for farming / fruitful
What is 1 benefit of farming over foraging?
-guaranteed food
-no hunting
-more time for developing civilizations
Which civilization had hieroglyphics and the Nile River?
Ancient Egypt!
This African civilization was conquered by Rome.
Ancient Egypt
The development of _____ _______ leads to polytheistic beliefs and priests / worshippers.
(2 words)
Complex Religions
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!
What is 1 thing that we have today because of the agricultural revolution?
Any type of technology / processed food / entertainment / etc.
Which civilization had Confucianism and many dynasties?
Ancient China!
This empire decline because the trade center moved and Mansa Musa's wealth faded.
The Mali Empire
One individual could no longer master all the skills, so ancient people started _____ _____________.
(2 words)
Job Specialization
Define COLLECTIVE
All farming societies had a strong government AND forcefully _________ ______.
Collected Taxes
This civilization in India was very peaceful and accepting. They had Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu beliefs in their society!
Mauryan Empire!
Name 1 disease that killed the people on Easter Island.
Syphilis or Smallpox
This piece of civilization is responsible for building and fixing roads, bridges, walls, and other public features.
Public Works