Geography
Vocabulary
Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
7 Characteristics of Civilizations
100
The area between these 2 rivers is known as the Fertile Crescent.
Tigris and Euphrates
100
Period of time before writing developed.
Pre-History
100
This early civilization created the first system of writing called cuneiform.
Sumerians
100
Longest river in Egypt that provided water and silt necessary for farming.
Nile
100
Early civilizations created statues of gods and goddesses.
Art
200
Literal meaning of this word is "between two rivers"
Mesopotamia
200
A societies knowledge, art, beliefs, customs, and values.
Culture
200
King of Babylon who created a code of law for citizens to abide by. It was the first laws to ever be written and displayed.
Hammurabi
200
Religion in Egypt is characterized as this, except during the reign of King Akenhaten.
Polytheistic
200
Large population centers developed social and economic institutions.
Cities
300
This river was so important to Egypt because of its delta that provided fertile soil for farming.
Nile
300
Trade route that linked China and European Markets.
Silk Road
300
Oldest piece of literature in the world.
Epic of Gilgamesh
300
Egyptian writing was called
Hieroglyphics
300
Ranked groups within society. Based on occupation, wealth, and influence.
Social Classes
400
This modern day country is the area where many early civilizations developed.
Iraq
400
Record of past events and analysis of their importance.
History
400
These people developed the first alphabet.
Phoenicians
400
This stone helped translate hieroglyphics.
Rosetta Stone
400
Everyone has a specific task which allows them to be more efficient. As cities became more complex this increased.
Specialization of Labor.
500
First Civilizations developed here.
Fertile river valleys
500
Political Units with their own government.
City-State
500
Term used for worship of a single god.
monotheistic
500
This was the most influential person in Egypt besides the Pharaoh.
Vizier
500
Included ceremonies and rituals. Priests and rulers competed for power.
Formalized Religion.
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