Paleolitic Era
Neolithic Era
Characteristics of Civilization
River Valley Civilization Achievements
River Valley Civilization Geography/Location
100
Another name for the Paleolithic Era is
The Old Stone Age
100
This Neolithic Era development led to a more stable food supply.
Agriculture (farming).
100
Which characteristic of civilization is associated with climate, landforms, bodies of water, crops, and natural resources?
Geography
100
Which river valley civilization developed one of the first forms of writing (cuneiform)?
Mesopotamia
100
Which river valley civilization is associated with the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Mesopotamia
200
People living during this time period can be described as _______.
Nomadic
200
People living during this time period can be described as _______.
Sedentary
200
The Ancient Chinese invention of gunpowder is an example of which characteristic of civilization?
Achievements
200
These large structures were built as symbols of power and final burial places for pharaohs.
Pyramids
200
The longest river in the world, flooded each year to provide rich fertile soil.
The Nile River
300
What major form of technology was discovered in the Paleolithic Era?
Fire
300
Why were people able to live in one place for a long time during the Neolithic Era?
Farming provided a reliable source of food.
300
Which characteristic of civilization is associated with social hierarchy (social ranking of person/groups within a society)?
Social structure
300
Which Ancient Civilization created the first know law system and what was the system called?
Babylon in Mesopotamia, Hammurabi's Code
300
This river gets its name because of its yellow color from the muddy water.
Yellow River/Huang He River
400
What kind of dwellings did Paleolithic people live in?
Temporary shelters, caves, teepees, answers can vary
400
What is the most important effect of the Neolithic Revolution?
The development of the first civilizations.
400
The Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest legal codes, established laws and penalties for criminal and civil matters in Ancient Mesopotamia. Which characteristic(s) of civilization is most associated with the Code of Hammurabi?
Politics (laws) AND/OR Achievements (early written legal code)
400
The irrigation system used in egypt. Used a level and small bucket to pull water out of the Nile River.
Shaduf
400
Mohenjo-Daro was a major city in which early river valley civilization?
The Indus Valley
500
How was society structured in the Paleolithic Era (roles, responsibilities, etc.)?
Society was structured by gender and age in the Paleolithic Era. Men hunted/fished wild animals, while women and children gathered wild vegetables, nuts, berries, etc.
500
The increase in reliable food during the Neolithic Era allowed people to ____.
Refine specialized skills (job specialization); develop occupations.
500
The people of Mohenjo-Daro were actively engaged in trade with other people of the Indus River Valley civilization.
This an example of which characteristic of civilizaton?
Economics
500
Ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians impacted future written communication with these two innovations
Hieroglyphics and Cuneiform
500
Which early river valley civilizations are located on the continent of Asia?
Mesopotamia, Ancient China, and the Indus Valley.