Development of Civilizations
What is agriculture?
The science of farming, cultivating food and raising cattle
What were the names of the rivers that were in Mesopotamia?
Tigris & Euphrates
They wrote in Indus Script.
The name of the river that the early Indians developed their civilization from.
What is the Indus River?
On which continent is China located?
Asia
- Fresh water
- Locally available plants and animals
- Good growing season
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The area that Mesopotamia was located in that had lush soil and natural resources that helped the Mesopotamians grow food.
What is the Fertile Crescent?
Provide an example of specialized workers in the Indus River Valley.
The Caste System, warriors, priests, rulers, etc.
The name of the lowest caste in the Indian Caste System. *Technically they aren't in the Caste System!
Who are the Untouchables?
What were the names of the rivers that ran through Ancient Chinese civilization?
Huang He (Yellow) and Yangtze (Chang) River
What is a civilization?
A group of people that exhibit all of the 5 characteristics of a civilization.
Why was Hammurabi's Code important?
It was the first written law code.
Provide an example of advanced technology in the Indus River Valley.
Well planned city grid, plumbing, irrigation techniques, standard size bricks
How did the Indus River civilization end?
We don't know for sure. Maybe invasions, maybe natural disasters, etc.
The name of the royal families that ruled China.
What are the dynasties?
The four civilizations we have studied in this unit?
Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus River Valley, and China?
The major river that flows through Egypt.
What is the Nile River?
Provide an example of advanced cities in the Indus River Valley.
Mohenjo-Daro
Harappa
How did the monsoons impact Ancient India?
The regularity of the monsoons helped them to understand the weather patterns and the best time of the year for growing crops.
The name of the route that went through China which was beneficial for trade.
What is the Silk Route?
What are the 5 characteristics of a civilization?
Advanced cities
Record keeping & writing
Advanced technology
Specialized workers
Complex institutions
The continent that Egypt resides in.
What is Africa?
Provide an example of complex institutions in the Indus River Valley.
System of government based on how the cities looked.
Polytheistic and worshipped animals
Caste System
Why did those living in the Yellow River civilization believe they were the only civilization?
Natural barriers kept them isolated from other civilizations.