Mesopotamia
Why was Mesopotamia called the Fertile Crescent?
Because the rivers flooded frequently, which made the soil ideal for farming
The pryamids would be an example of which factor of a civilization
Technology
Religion
What is the name of the Indus Language
Indus Script
What did people do before farming?
Hunter and gathers
What is the name of Mesopotamia's writing style?
Cuneiform
How were Pharrohs viewed in Egyptian Civilization
What river is apart of the Indus Valley
Indus River
What does polythesis mean?
Belief in multiple gods
What was the name of the list of the first written laws found in Mesopotamia
Code of Hammarabi
Explain two reasons why Egyption civilzation lasted so long based on their geographic location
- Nile provided good water supply
- Fertile soil
- Desert provided protection
List an example of how the Indus Valley showed culture
- Trading society
- Used artistic seals as markers for trade
- Was a peaceful society with little to no evidence of weapons
- Made pottery and jewerly
Name the 7 characteristics of a civilization
Food Supply
Social Class
Government
Religion
Culture/Art
Technology
Written Language
Explain how this Code connects to the 7 Characteristics of a civilization
Code #2: If any one bring an accusation against a man, and the accused go to the river and leap into the river, if he sink in the river his accuser shall take possession of his house. But if the river prove that the accused is not guilty, and he escape unhurt, then he who had brought the accusation shall be put to death, while he who leaped into the river shall take possession of the house that had belonged to his accuser…
It connects to religion by explaining the importance the river had in their belief system.
Provide 2 examples of Religion in Ancient Egypt
Pharaohs seen as gods
Temples dedicated to the afterlife
Belief in multiple gods
List 2 Technological advancements within the Indus Valley
- Complex sewer system
- Standard weight and measurements
- Grid urban planning
- Buildings made to create natural AC
What are the benefits to farming
- More food supply
- Allowed the specialization of jobs
- Settle in one place
What is the Standard of Ur showing, and what are two factors of a civilization present on it with reasoning?
- Government
- Religion
-Technology
- Food Supply
- Culture
Provide two examples of culture in Egyptian Civilization
- Made monuments to honor pharrohs
- Made jewerly and linen clothing
- Women married young
- Trading society
Flooded regularly twice a year providing fertile soil
What are downsides to farming
- War
- Deforestation
-Famine
- More unhealthy diet