Social Sciences
Ancient Civilizations
Classical Civilizations
People
Vocabulary
100
Social Science focused on studying government
What is Political Science
100
All ancient civilizations developed near these
Rivers
100
Which geographic factor caused the independent city states of Greece to develop separately?
Mountains
100
Wrote a set of laws. "Eye for an eye" example
Hammurabi
100
Word for when men control a society
Patriarchy
200
Focus their studies on scarcity, resources, and profit motives
What is Economists
200
Ancient River valley civilizations used this technology to be able to farm
Irrigation systems
200
Democracy is most associated with which early civilization?
Athens, Greece
200
Pericles of Athens was a supporter of which type of government?
Democracy
200
The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another
Cultural diffusion
300
Study of artifacts left behind by civilizations of history
What is archeology
300
Which factor influenced semipermanent settlements during the neolithic period?
Production of food surplus
300
The spread of Hellenism from Alexander the Great is an example of when culture spreads out. Another name for culture spreading out is
Cultural Diffusion
300
Hellenism was spread across Eurasia by this ruler
Alexander the Great
300
Time period when humans were hunters and gatherers
Paleolithic Age
400
Is the following primary or secondary source? Explain why A Map used by General Lanrezac in planning for the Battle of the Marne
Primary Source because it was a map used by the general during the time period of the battle being studied
400
This event was a turning point in history because it led to the development of civilization
Neolithic Revolution
400
These are the achievements of the Gupta Empire in India
Development of the concept of zero and medicine
400
Philosopher from ancient China
Confucius
400
Also known as the "River of sorrows" in China
Huang He
500
Historians follow rules to help them analyze primary sources. Some of the rules they use are: • Every piece of evidence and every source must be read or viewed skeptically and critically. • Each piece of evidence and source must be cross-checked and compared with related sources and pieces of evidence. Why do Historians follow these rules?
To determine the reliability of the information
500
The writing system used by the ancient Sumerians
Cuneiform
500
Geographic feature that helped Rome establish its dominance
Mediterranean Sea
500
People in West Africa moving southward and eastward to find land for agriculture. They spread language and metallurgy.
The Bantu Migrations
500
Having more than what is needed
Surplus
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