Early man
Neolithic Revolution
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Vocabulary
Geography
100
people who wander from place to place hunting and gathering for food
Nomads
100
the act of changing a wild plant or animal so it can be grown or raised by humans
Domestication
100
Different people do different tasks/jobs
Job Specialization
100
a strong opinion that is based more on emotion than in evidence
Bias
100
These 4 early valleys developed around river valleys and led to the creation of the first civilizations
Indus River (Harrapa)
Shang China
Egypt
Mesopotamia
200
Early Mesopotamians used a writing system using wedge-shaped symbols on clay tablets
Cuneiform
200
A large arc of rich, or fertile farmland that extends from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea. Was the birth place of the first civilization of Mesopotamia
The Fertile Crescent
200
an ancient Mesopotamian temple tower believed to be used for religious purposes
Ziggurat
200
the act of comparing pieces of evidence to see where they agree or disagree
Corroborating
200
___________ ______________ . is where a place is located relative to another location
ex. The United States is south of Canada
Relative Location
300
Judaism is monotheistic religion. What is the different between monotheistic and polytheistic?
Mono= belief in one god
poly= belief in many gods
300
A civilization is a (list at least 3 characteristics of a civilization)
complex and highly organized society that includes a government, social classes, job specialization, a food surplus, writing, and religious beliefs.
300
Who was Hammurabi? Why was he an important figure
King of Mesopotamia
united Mesopotamia under Babylonian Empire.
Orders the codifying of the first written legal code
Ruled from 1792 BCE to 1750 BC
300
These scientist examine the culture of past human societies through analysis of physical remains (artifacts).
Archaeologist
300
Early societies in India (and areas of Southeast Asia) affected by seasonal . _____________- Winds that brought rain needed to farm (but too much rain caused dangerous flooding).
Monsoons
400
first form of writing in china (1500’s BC). Used to tell the future
Oracle Bones
400
the supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
Irrigation
400
All 3 monotheistic religions have codes of behavior issued by God that state the religious and moral/ethical obligations (duties) of followers:
The _________________- Code of behavior for Jews and Christians (i.e.- Do not kill, do not steal, do not worship false gods, etc.).
Ten Commandments
400
The exchange of ideas and/or products between two different cultures
Cultural Diffusion
400
method of farming whereby “steps” known as terraces are built onto the slopes of hills and mountain
Terrace Farming
500
The urban (city) areas of Harappan civilization (Indus River Civilization) were organized and well- planned by using a ______ ___________ (All modern day cities such as NYC and Barcelona have adopted it)
Grid System
500
Why was the Neolithic Revolution a major turning point? (Identify 3 reasons)
Domestication of plants and animals
Invention of Agriculture
Permanent settlements
Rise of Cities and Civilizations
500
Early societies in India affected by seasonal . _____________- Winds that brought rain needed to farm (but too much rain caused dangerous flooding).
Monsoons
500
the events that led to an event; includes the time period and larger historical trends as well as causes
Historical Context
500
What does the name Mesopotamia mean? What two rivers were located around ancient Mesopotamia?
Mesopotamia= Land between two rivers
Two rivers= Tigris and Euphrates