Early Settlements
What 2 countries did we look at on a map?
China and Egypt
What do you call a low lying area of land that surrounds a river and is good for farming?
A river valley
What does it mean to migrate?
To move from one place to another
What 5 things do people need to survive?
Air, water, food, shelter, sleep
What American town was built on a swamp in 1607?
Jamestown
What is something that is found in nature and used by humans?
Natural Resources
What do you call groups of people living in a certain area who have improved their way of life over time?
Civilization
What does the name Las Vegas mean?
The Meadows
Where are most of Egypt's cities located?
Near the Nile River.
What do you call soil that is good for planting?
Fertile Soil
What are the factors called that make us want to leave or want to go to a certain place?
Push and Pull Factors
Describe the best place to build a town.
Near the water, plenty of flat fertile land, close to lots of trees