Early Humans
What do we call early humans who moved from place to place in search of food?
Hunter-gatherers OR Nomads
Mesopotamia was located between which two rivers?
Tigris and Euphrates
The Nile River flows from ______ Egypt to ______ Egypt.
Upper to Lower
Who is considered the “father” of the Israelites?
Abraham
What two major geographic features form natural borders around India?
Himalayan Mountains and the Indian Ocean
What major change allowed humans to settle in permanent villages during the Agricultural Revolution?
The discovery of farming / domestication of plants and animals
What is the name of the “curved, fertile” region where early civilizations began?
The Fertile Crescent
What was the main purpose of pyramids in Ancient Egypt?
Tombs for pharaohs
What major accomplishment is King David known for?
Hint: He is the second king of Israel
Making Jerusalem the capital
What was the main purpose of the caste system in ancient India?
To organize society into strict social groups based on birth and occupation
Which development led to specialization of labor during the Agricultural Revolution?
Food surplus
Mesopotamia had 3 main inventions. What invention helped increase trade by allowing people to travel farther and faster?
The wheel OR the sail
In Ancient Egypt, the term peasant referred to people who mostly did what job in society?
A. Served as priests in temples
B. Worked as farmers who grew crops
C. Served as government officials
D. Built pyramids as skilled artisans
B. Worked as farmers who grew crops
What event refers to the scattering of the Jewish people outside their homeland?
The Diaspora
What were two major achievements of the Harappan civilization?
Brick buildings, grid-pattern cities, sewer systems
What does “BCE” stand for, and what period of time does it refer to?
Before Common Era; dates before year 0 (the left hand side of the timeline)
Why did Mesopotamian rulers claim the gods chose them to rule?
To maintain power and encourage people to obey them
Describe one reason natural borders like the Sahara Desert, Mediterranean Sea, or Red Sea helped Egypt become powerful.
Deserts and seas protected Egypt from invasion
Why were the Israelites forced to leave their homeland multiple times?
Conquest by powerful empires (Egyptians, Babylonians, Persians)or famine
Monsoon winds impact life in India. What is the difference between a Summer monsoon wind and a Winter monsoon wind?
Summer monsoons bring heavy rain needed for farming; winter monsoons bring dry air.
Explain one way the domestication of animals changed early human life.
It created a stable food supply OR it increased productivity in farming OR it helped with transportation.
Why is Hammurabi’s Code historically significant?
It was one of the first written law codes and introduced justice principles like “an eye for an eye.”
Name two major achievements of Egyptian civilization.
Hint: what did they invent, or make that changed history?
Any two: hieroglyphics, papyrus, pyramids, Sphinx, mummification, calendar, irrigation systems
How did the Ten Commandments influence Israelite society?
They emphasized personal responsibility, moral laws, and monotheism.
What are the Vedas in ancient India and why were they important?
A collection of sacred writings written in Sanskrit that explain important beliefs and practices