Chinese civilization
When was Chinese writing invented?
Around 3500 BC
Who were the first rulers?
The first rulers were Priests.
When was an agricultural civilization born in Asia?
2900 BC
Who was this civilization ruled by?
The Pharaoh
What is the definition of a scribe?
Someone that was a writing specialist
Name a disadvantage of the Yellow River for the Chinese people.
Very big floods.
What are the two rivers that flow into this area?
Tigris river and Euphrates river.
What did all the civilizations have in common?
They were all built near a water source
Where and when was this civilization established?
Established around 3000 BCE along the Nile river in Africa.
What does decree mean?
A rule imposed by a king.
Where in relation to the Mesopotamian civilization, is the Chinese civilization found?
To the East
What was writing used for?
To keep track of products that were traded.
What signaled the beginning of civilizations?
The invention of writing
Was the Nile Valley civilization born before or after the Mesopotamian civilization
After.
What does Dynasty mean?
Succession of kings from the same family
Where did this civilization develop?
It developed on the Huang-Ho fertile plain.
When was this civilization born?
4500-4000 BC
How many signals are there in cuneiform writing?
700
What was the type of writing Egyptians used?
Hieroglyphics.
What's the definition of a kingdom?
A country headed by a king.
Name the social organization of the Chinese civilization.
King, Nobility, People, Slaves
Name 3 Mesopotamian irrigation projects.
Building dikes; to prevent canal water from flooding farmland.
Building canals; to direct water to farm fields.
Building reservoirs; to store floodwaters to use for irrigating fields during droughts.
What was the peasants job?
Agricultural work.
Name each social group of Egypt.
Pharaoh, Dignitaries, Soldiers/scribes/Merchants/Craftspeople/Priests, Peasants, Slaves.
What's the definition of a civil servant?
someone who performs public functions or tasks.