Early Man
Where did the human species originate geographically?
Africa
Name one positive impact rivers have on civilizations
fertile land, trade, resources, etc.
This is the nickname for the land that Mesopotamia lies on, known for its crop growing abilities.
The Fertile Crescent
What river ran though Egypt?
Nile
Name one geographic feature of the Indus River Valley
Himalayan Mts., Hindu Kush Mts., Ganges River, Indus River, etc.
Charles Darwin created this theory that described how humans have changed over time.
The Theory of Human Evolution
Name one positive and one negative impacts of mountains on civilizations.
Protection and isolation (making it harder to trade)
What is the written language of Mesopotamia called?
Cuneiform
Name one contribution of Ancient Egypt.
Pyramids, hieroglyphics, Calendar, mummification, etc.
Name 1 contribution of the Indus River Valley civilizations.
Urban planning, indoor plumbing, etc.
What is the shift from hunting and gathering to farming called?
Neolithic Revolution
What is an enduring issue? Give an example
An issue that has persisted over time.
ex. power, conflict, inequality, etc.)
Which 2 rivers ran through Mesopotamia?
Where is Egypt geographically located?
Northeast Africa
What type of weather most impacted the Indus River Valley Region?
Monsoons
During the Ice Age, how did humans get from Europe, Africa, and Australia to North America?
This "line" divides the earth horizontally. What is is called?
The equator
Which group made up the largest social class in Mesopotamia? Who did it include?
The Lower class- Poor Farmers and unskilled workers.
The rulers in Egypt were called...
Pharaohs
Was Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic, what does that mean?
Polytheistic- believe in more than 1 god.
Define Cultural Diffusion
The spread of ideas and beliefs from one group of people to another.
Name all 7 continents
North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica
What is the name of the first written set of laws called?
Hammurabi's Code
The type of government where the leader rules as a god or is named ruler by the gods.
Theocracy
What was the dominant religion in the Indus river Valley?
Hinduism