Early Humans
What is the name given to early humans?
Hunter-Gatherers
How did the rivers in Mesopotamia help them develop as a civilization?
What did Moses receive after he led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Ten Commandments
What is the writing of ancient India called?
Sanskrit
What was the title of rulers of ancient Egypt?
Pharaohs
On which continents did early humans first appear?
Africa
Who created the first code of laws for men?
Hammurabi
What book did ancient Israel write that influenced other religions?
the Bible
Were the ancient Indians monotheistic or polytheistic?
Polytheistic
Who was the first female pharaoh?
Hatshepsut
Why did Hunter-Gatherers try to live far apart from each other?
To help make sure there was enough food for everyone
What were the two major rivers in Mesopotamia?
Euphrates River and Tigris River
What is the written language of ancient Israelites called?
Hebrew
Along which river did the first Indian civilizations develop?
Indus River OR Ganges River
Indus River
What did the Egyptians write on?
Papyrus
Where were the first human artifacts found?
Bombas Cave in southern Africa
What were ziggurats made for?
To worship gods and store food
Who founded the religion of Judaism?
Abraham
What was the major mountain range that cut off India called?
Himalayan Mountains
Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?
Which continent was the last one that early humans migrated to?
South America
What kind of writing did ancient Mesopotamians use?
Cuneiform
What kingdom did the Israelites conquer?
Canaan
Which god was known for being the destroyer?
Shiva
Who was the god that weighed the hearts in the Underworld?
Osiris