Nile Valley Civilization
who was the most important person in the Nile Vally Civilization?
The Pharaoh.
What was the social hierarchy of Mesopotamia?
The king, the elite, the free people, the slaves.
Where was the Chinese Civilization located?
China.
Was Indian writing deciphered?
No.
Definition of Pharaoh.
Name given to kings in Ancient Egypt.
What were the two destinct kingdoms developed in Egypt?
Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt.
What was the first known religion in Mesopotamia?
The Epic of Gilgamesh.
What is another word for the Huang-Ho River?
Yellow River.
Where was the Indus Valley located
India
The deifinition of dike.
A low wall used to retain water.
What was the social hierarchy in the Nile Valley Civilization?
Pharaoh, dignitaries,
Soldiers, scribes, merchants, craftspeople, and priests. (one catagory)
peasants, slaves.
What is the Code of Hammurabi?
The Code of Hammurabi is the oldest written law code known today.
When was Chinese writing started?
Approximately 3500 BC.
How many symbols are in Indian writing?
nearly 400 symbols.
Definition of Decree
A rule imposed by a king.
Who was the only woman pharaoh? What was her name?
Hatshepsut.
Who maintained the temples?
priests, religious leaders.
What is the social hierarchy in China?
King, Nobility, People, Slaves.
When was this civilization started?
Around 2900 BC.
Definition of Dynasty.
Succession of kings from the same family.
What was the name of the double crown worn by the Pharaoh?
A pschent.
What were the small temples on top of the larger temples called?
Ziggurats.
What is a tyrant?
A son of the king that would abuse his authority.
What are the names of the two cities that were built accordingly to the same plan. (Name at least one)
Heomjodaro and Harappa.
What were seals?
Small engraved plate this is pressed into was to obtain a raised image.