Neolithic Rev.
Elements of Civ
River Valley Civs
Belief Systems
Maps
100
Scientists who study artifacts are called...
Archeologists
100
Why did people settle near rivers in the earliest of civilizations?
The rivers made the land fertile
100
Name the four river valley civilizations
Nile, Mesopotamia, Indus, China
100
Religions that are monotheistic believe in how many gods?
One
100
What continent is this?
Africa
200
A people's unique way of living is called their
Culture
200
Are there more people at the top or bottom of a social pyramid?
Bottom
200
Which of the four river valley civilizations was located in the Fertile Crescent?
Mesopotamia
200
Which three major world religions are monotheistic?
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
200
What sea is this?
Mediterranean
300
Domestication is the practice of doing what with animals?
Taming them/Training them
300
Having more than what you need of something is called a
Surplus
300
The God/Kings of ancient Egypt were called
Pharaohs
300
The founder and most important prophet to Islam was who
Muhammad
300
What mountain range is this?
Himalayas
400
Before humans kept records about their lives, scientists had to rely on studying...
Artifacts
400
Before becoming an empire, Rome was governed as a republic, meaning citizens elected these people to make decisions on their behalf.
Representatives
400
The style of writing in the Nile River Valley was called
Hieroglyphics
400
Which of the major world religions is oldest?
Hinduism
400
What body of water is this?
Arabian Sea
500
The Neolithic Age started around what year?
8,000 BC
500
This form of government, developed in Athens, allowed citizens to participate in making decisions for their city-state
Democracy
500
Chinese civilizations passed power down to people in their own family. What practice is this?
Dynasties
500
The social class system of Hinduism is called the
Caste system
500
What is this area of the world called?
Fertile Crescent