Map Masters
What do lines of latitude measure?
Distance north or south of the equator
What do we call objects left behind from the past?
Artifacts
What do we call people who move from place to place to find food?
Nomads
Name one ancient civilization that formed near a river.
What does it mean to “adapt” to your environment?
To adjust to changes in surroundings
What do lines of longitude measure?
Distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
Who studies these objects to learn about history?
Archaeologist
What do we call people who stay in one place and farm?
Settlers or settled people
Why did people settle near rivers?
For water, fertile soil, and transportation
What might people do if their land becomes too dry?
Move or build irrigation systems
What tool on a map shows direction?
Compass rose
What do we use to show when events happened in history?
Timeline
What two conditions made farming feasible for ancient peoples? Hint: what two things must they have?
Living near a water source and having fertile soil
What advantage does living near the sea give a civilization?
Trade or fishing
If people build walls to stop flooding, what are they doing?
Modifying their environment
What is elevation?
How high something is above the ground or sea level.
On a timeline, what do the letters BCE and CE stand for?
Before Common Era and Common Era
Name one benefit of settling in one place.
Steady food supply, safer, build homes
What land feature made travel and farming difficult in Greece?
Mountains
Name one natural disaster that could force people to move.
Flood, earthquake, volcano, drought
What is the imaginary line that divides Earth into northern and southern hemispheres?
The Equator
What does circa mean?
Approximate date when something happened or was made.
How are we today similar to settled people in ancient times?
We live in communities and rely on food systems
Which civilization developed between two rivers?
Mesopotamia
Why is adapting important for survival?
It helps civilizations continue to thrive despite challenges