River Valley Civilizations
Why did ancient civilizations start in river valleys?
water for farming
What did Shang kings use to predict the future or answers from the Gods
Oracle Bones
Harrapa and _____ were the ancient cities associated with India
Mohenjo Daro
The largest religion in India started by Aryans.
Hinduism
What river valley civilization started in northern Africa?
Egypt
The first Dynasty of China
Shang
A government ruled by a religious leader
theocaracy
According to Hinduism, the path one needs to take in life
Dharma
This river valley civilization in Iraq means "land between two rivers"
Mesopotamia
China's most luxurious trade item created by worms
silk
The social system of India is called
caste system
The belief that one's soul continues to go through a cycle of rebirth
reincarnation
India's ancient civilization started in this river valley
Indus River Valley
Chinese rulers claimed authority to govern through
mandate from heaven
The top of the caste system were
Brahmins
Asking ancestors to speak to God on your behalf.
Ancestor Worship
Name all 4 river valley civilizations discussed in class. MICE
What is Mesopotamia, India, China, and Egypt
How ancient families gained and lost power through rise and fall of dynasties.
dynastic cycle
The 2 rivers in India are
Ganges and Indus
The Supreme God of Ancient China
Shuang Di