Neolithic Revolution
What major lifestyle change did humans undergo during the Neolithic Revolution?
Nomadic hunting and gathering to settled farming
The Egyptians were ruled by these god-kings who were at the center of their religious and political life.
Pharaohs
This Egyptian writing system used pictorial symbols.
Hieroglyphics
The Egyptians used this early form of paper made from a reed plant found along the Nile.
Papyrus
This group of Egyptian workers was responsible for the construction of the pyramids.
Slaves
Which two primary activities define the Neolithic Revolution?
Farming and domestication of animals
The Babylonians are known for this famous code of law, one of the earliest written legal systems.
Hammurabi's Code
The Babylonians used this wedge-shaped script for record-keeping.
Cuneiform
This alloy, made primarily of copper and tin, was crucial in the development of tools and weapons.
Bronze
In ancient civilizations, these people were considered the mediators between the gods and the people, responsible for interpreting divine messages
Priests
This major river valley was one of the first areas where the Neolithic Revolution took place.
The Fertile Crescent (between Tigris and Euphrates Rivers)
In Mesopotamia, these independent, self-governing cities each had their own ruler and were often in competition with one another.
City-States
How did the Bantu-speaking people primarily keep records of their history and traditions?
Oral story-telling/oral traditions
This technology, essential for farming in arid regions, involves channeling water to crops through a system of ditches and channels.
Irrigation
The Harappans had these specialized workers who crafted goods such as pottery and beads for trade.
Artisans
Early farming method that some groups used to clear fields
Slash-and-burn farming
The Shang Dynasty in ancient China is known for its establishment of this type of monarchy, where power was passed down through family lineage.
Hereditary Monarchy
This civilization's undeciphered script was found on seals and tablets, leaving much of their history a mystery.
Harappan Civilization
The Harappans developed this advanced urban feature, showing their sophistication in civil engineering.
Sewage and drainage system
The Babylonians had specialized workers who recorded transactions and events.
Scribes
What was the impact of the Neolithic Revolution on population growth and social structures?
An increase in population and the development of more complex social hierarchies
Name four examples of complex institutions that were essential to the development of early civilizations.
Religion, social structure, economy, and government
These ancient Chinese artifacts were used during the Shang Dynasty to record divinations and communicate with ancestors.
Oracle Bones
This monumental architectural achievement, primarily built by the Egyptians, required advanced engineering techniques and precise measurements.
Pyramids
This person was involved in trading and economic transactions, often overseeing the distribution of goods.
Merchant