Ancient River Valley Civilizations
Name one of the four river valley civilizations.
This government is run by the people and holds elections to choose it's leaders.
Democracy
This civilization founded it capital city in the middle of Lake Texcoco
Aztec
This empire conquered parts of the European continent and had a complex road and bridge system
Roman Empire
Two indicators that a civilization may have existed in a given area are:
Water and good soil
Which Babylonian King created the first code of laws?
Hammurabi
This government is ruled by a king or queen power is passed down through a ruling family.
Monarchy
This method of farming carves steps into the side of elevated land to create flat land for farming.
Terracing
This civilization consisted of city states which were divided by mountains terrain
Greece
The study of the earths surface is called:
Geography
Name 3 elements of a civilization.
Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, Social Structure
Science and technology, architecture, art, social structure
This government rules under religious laws and ideas.
Theocracy
This civilization utilized llamas as pack animals and created suspension bridges.
Inca
Ancient Greeks and Romans practiced the belief in many gods. This practice is called:
Scientist who studies remains of living organisms:
Archaeologist
A ___ is a person that wanders in search of food/shelter and has no established home.
Nomad
This government is run by a single unelected leader and uses force or coercion to gain control. Little to no attention is paid to individuals or personal freedom.
Dictatorship
This is considered to be a critical reason for the disappearance of Mesoamerican civilizations.
Conquistadors, Spanish Conquerers.
This Greek city state was known for its military strength and was run by an Oligarchy.
Sparta, Greece
Remains of the past such as pots, art and tools are called:
Artifacts
These rivers were the source of Mesopotamian civilization.
Tigris and Euphrates
Where did Democracy begin?
Athens, Greece
This method of farming consisted of floating farms by draining swamp water to create raised gardens.
Chinampas
This Roman emperor is known for the Julian calendar which inspired the calendar we use today. He was murdered by members of his council.
Julius Caeser
Remains of living organisms are called:
Fossils
The Huang He (aka the Yellow River) was the main water source for which civilization?
China
In this style of government, the government owns property such as farms and provides healthcare, education and welfare for its citizens.
Communism
Spain
This famous Macedonian prince was responsible for the spread of Greek culture known as Hellenism. His teacher was Greek philosopher Aristotle.
Alexander the Great
A ______ source contains firsthand evidence or knowledge of an event.
Primary