Neolithic
Where did most of early civilizations begin?
Who made the first writing?
Sumerians
What river did Ancient China develop by?
What river is Egypt located near?
Where did Hebrews/Jews migrate from originally?
Why were societies not considered to be established by Neolithic peoples?
What does Mesopotamia mean?
Between two rivers
A dynastic cycle
Egyptians worship, was it Monotheism or Polytheism?
Polytheism
The Torah
Early humans were known as...?
Hunters and gatherers
What are the two other names for Mesopotamia?
What ethical set of laws was China ruled by?
Confucianism
Who was the Pharaoh that became ruler at age 9 and only ruled for 10 years before his death?
King Tut
The Hebrew religious teacher
Rabbi
The main activity that changed civilizations during this time
Farming
The first legal system in Mesopotamia
Hammurabi's Code
Daoism/peace and happiness/true balance are all referred to as what?
(think of the harmony necklace people wear)
Yin and Yang
This discovery allowed people to be able to translate hieroglyphic writing?
The Rosetta Stone
the strict dietary laws, otherwise known as what?
(Cleanliness)
Kosher
Growth of villages
Hunting-Gathering bands
Cities
Name two lasting contributions China did for us even in modern times today:
Which Pharaoh reigned the longest that we talked about?
(Fathered 100 children, went on many military conquests but was unsuccessful for most)
Ramses II