ancient civilizations
What role did women have during the stone age?
caring for children, collecting berries, and different tree fruits
What did people name humans in ancient civilizations that killed or searched for their own food?
Hunter-gatherers
What was King Hammurabi known for?
powerful military leader, lawmaker, ruthless
What animal was first domesticated for protection and companionship?
Dog (duh)
How did fire benefit people in the stone ages?
protection, cooking
Why were priests so revered?
They believed priests spoke to God
What benefit did the invention of the wheel bring to Mesopotamian civilization?
easier farming, clay pottery
According to Hammurabi's code, what happened if a son struck his father?
son's hands would be chopped off
What is a pictograph?
A symbol that stands for a word or idea
What is division of labor?
Assigning different jobs based on skill
how did people choose the name "fertile crescent"
The land area was shaped like a crescent moon
What type of belief system did the Sumerians practice?
Polytheism
According to Hammurabi's code, what happened if a man owed a debt?
he would have to sell his children or wife
What were clothing items made from in ancient civilizations?
animal skin/hide
What does surplus mean?
Having enough, or more than enough of something.
What is the name of the first recorded stone age era?
paleolithic
Who was the infamous Urek king known as the 1st superhero leader?
Gilgamesh
According to Hammurabi's code, what happened if someone stole?
death
What is social hierarchy?
System that labels and categorizes people based on social standing, power, or "wealth"
What ancient era was known for building permanent settlements?
Neolithic
What is the name for the "middle" stone age?
Mesolithic
The fertile crescent was between which two rivers?
Tigres, Euphrates
How many laws did the Hammurabi code have?
282
What is the name of the large stone monuments used to represent religious or spiritual beliefs?
megaliths
what did the Mesolithic era build to travel through rivers and waterways?
canoes