Geography
What rivers were important to Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What does the “R” in GRAPES stand for?
Religion
Name one invention from Mesopotamia.
Cuneiform, plow, etc...
What was Hammurabi’s Code?
A written set of laws in Mesopotamia
What was a ziggurat used for?
Religious worship in Mesopotamia
What natural barrier protected Egypt from invasion?
Deserts
Who was the sun god in Ancient Egypt?
Ra
What was the Great Wall of China built for?
To protect against invaders
Who was at the top of Ancient Egypt’s social structure?
Pharaoh
What road connected China to Europe for trade?
Silk Road
How did natural barriers like mountains and deserts affect Ancient China?
They provided protection from invaders and isolated the civilization.
Which civilization practiced ancestor worship?
China
What system of writing used pictures in Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
Why was the Mandate of Heaven important?
It gave rulers the right to rule.
What major change happened from the Paleolithic to Neolithic Era?
People began farming and domesticating animals.
Why did many early civilizations develop near rivers?
Rivers provided water, fertile land, and trade routes
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The belief that a ruler had divine approval to rule.
Why was gunpowder an important invention of Ancient China?
It led to the development of weapons and fireworks.
How did religion affect Ancient Egypt’s government?
Pharaohs were considered gods, blending religion and government.
What belief system in China focused on respect and family roles?
Confucianism