Neolithic Revolution
Name one important development during the Neolithic Revolution that changed how early humans lived.
Farming, or Domestication
Who was Hammurabi, and what role did he play in ancient Mesopotamia?
Hammurabi was an ancient Babylonian king who created one of the earliest known legal codes, Hammurabi's Code.
Which ancient civilization developed along the banks of the Nile River?
Egypt
Which ancient civilization developed along the banks of the Huang He River?
China
Which Civilization created a gate/lock to help control amount of Water.
Mesopotamia
What is the Neolithic Revolution, and when did it occur?
The Neolithic Revolution was the transition from a nomadic, hunter-gatherer lifestyle to farming and permanent settlements . It occurred around 10,000 BCE.
What is Hammurabi's Code, and why is it considered one of the earliest known legal codes?
Hammurabi's Code is a set of laws and punishments inscribed on a stele, and it's considered one of the earliest known legal codes because it provided comprehensive rules for society.
Mesopotamia/Sumerian civilization is located in Modern Day????
Iraq
What ancient civilization was centered around the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Mesopotamia/Sumer
What were some of the Effects of the Neolithic Revolution? At least 3.
Permanent settlements, increased population, development of complex societies. Surplus of Food. Improved Tech
Provide an example of a law or punishment outlined in Hammurabi's Code.
An example is the law stating "an eye for an eye" for cases of injury.
Which Civilization had a writing form called Cuneiform?
Mesopotamia
What were some of the earliest inventions created in Mesopotamia? At least 2
Wheel, Sailboat, farming tools, writing.
what is the process of providing water to crops and plants in a controlled manner to help them grow, especially when there isn't enough rain.
Irrigation
Unequal: Many of the laws had different punishments based on where you were on the social hierarchy.
The Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest known legal codes, was developed in which ancient river valley civilization?
Mesopotamia (Babylon).
The city of Ur, one of the earliest known cities in history, was located in which river valley civilization?
The Sumerian civilization in Mesopotamia.
How did the development of irrigation systems impact early river valley civilizations?
Helped them control water and improve farming. This, in turn, increased crop yields, reduced the risk of droughts, and supported larger populations,
Explain the connection between surplus food production and the growth of early civilizations during the Neolithic period.
Surplus food production supported larger populations, allowing for specialization, trade, and the growth of early civilizations.
Explain the purpose of Hammurabi's Code
Hammurabi's Code helped maintain order and justice by providing a standardized legal system for resolving disputes and ensuring fairness.
Which geographic feature did these civilizations settle near and why? Include 3 reasons.
Rivers, mainly for farming but also for trade, travel, protection, water for animals and drinking, cleaning etc.
What are the 7 features of Civilization?
Cities, Government, Writing/language, Social Class, Technology, Religion, Job Specialization
How did mud bricks help early river valley civilizations?
providing a readily available and durable building material for constructing homes, temples, walls, and other essential structures.