Traits of Civilization
The definition of city?
what are centers of trade, government, and culture
What made specialized workers possible in early civilizations?
What is a food surplus, extra food is also a correct answer
A long period with little to no rain or precipitation.
What is a drought
This is the name of the first king and warlord
Who is King Sargon
The definition of government
what is an organization the sets rules, keeps order, and has a leader.
What jobs could be considered as specialized workers?
What are priests, merchants, teachers, soldiers, scribes
An artifact or piece of writing that was created by someone who witnessed or lived through a historical event
What is a primary source
The Oaxca people in MesoAmerica had this as their main crop and food source
What is corn or Maize
the definition of specialized worker
What is a person who performs a job other than farming
What is a civilization?
a society with a highly developed culture, politics, and technology.
These people developed new weapons that allowed hunting from a distance
What are hunter-gatherers
The first people due to changing climate moved from this area of the world
Where is North Africa
The definition of record keeping.
What is the practice of organizing and storing information.
Two reasons cities were important to early civilizations?
They spread new ideas, practices, and technology. Most of the time they had a surplus of food
This person is skilled at making things by hand
What is an artisan
This is the name for the earliest form of writing
What is Cuneiform
The definition of improved technology.
What are new tools and techniques
Religion is a trait of civilization, what is the definition?
What is the belief in and worship of one or more god or goddess
This Babylonian king is famous for his code and the phrase "An eye for an eye"
Who is King Hammurabi
The "Euphrates River" song is copying a song by another artist. Name the artist that it copies.
Who is Soulja Boy