Egypt
The longest river in the world located in Egpyt/Northern Africa.
Nile
The Indo-European speaking nomads who moved into northern India around 1500 BC
Aryans
massive temple built by King Solomon, which became the symbolic center of the Israelite religion.
Temple of Jerusalem
The longest-lasting dynasty in Chinese history, which ruled from 1045 B.C. to 256 B.C
Zhou Dynasty
the first known civilization in Mesoamerica, emerging around 1200 B.C.
Olmec
Isolation and the annual flooding of the Nile provided this for ancient Egyptians
Security
The early writings of India that describe the country as many small kingdoms
Vedas
covenant made between God and the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt.
Torah
Chinese concept that heaven and earth were linked, and that the ruler was chosen due to his virtue
Mandate of Heaven
The first major city of Mesoamerica, also known as "Place of the Gods".
Teoticuhan
A family of rulers whose rule was passed from one family member to another.
Dynasty
In ancient Indian society, power was transferred from the oldest male, a system known as
Patriarchy
most famous set of laws in the Jewish religion is known as the
10 commandments
also known as the Yellow River, stretches across China for 2900 miles.
Huang He
early South American civilization that built a solar observatory in Lima, Peru
Chavin
Ancient Egyptians used a simplified version of hieroglyphics called ________ for business transactions and daily needs.
Hieratics
The funeral ritual in ancient India where wives were expected to throw themselves on their husband's funeral pyre was called
Suttee
Freed the Israelites from Persian control in 300 BC
Alexander the Great
this percent of the total land mass is suitable for farming in China
10%
The ancient city in the Supe river valley of Peru is considered one of the oldest known cities in the Western Hemisphere.
Caral
The Great Pyramids of Egypyt were built in this major ancient city
Giza
This river allowed for civilizations to thrive in India and proved to be of major importance
Ganges river
Father of King Solomon, He organized Israel inro tribes and made Jerusalem the capital
King David
upper class whose wealth is based on land and power is passed from one generation to the next
aristocracy
people of central Mexico lived on a stepped terrace atop a 1200-foot mountain.
Zapotec