What river was the Egyptian civilization built beside?
The Nile
100
Where was the Indus River valley located?
India
100
On a timeline, which comes 1st, A.D or B.C?
B.C
200
Before the Neolithic Revolution people were called_______, because of the way they acquired food.
Hunter-gatherers
200
Mesopotamian religion was poly-theistic. What does this mean?
Believed in more than one god.
200
What was the leader of the Egyptians called? *hint: they were buried in pyramids.
Pharaoh
200
Where was the Huang He river valley located?
China
200
Define cultural diffusion
The spreading of culture from one place to another.
300
What does nomadic mean?
Always on the move. Not staying in one place
300
The earliest known writing was created by the Summarians, a city-state in Mesopotamia. What was this writing called?
Cuneiform
300
Pharaohs were thought of as god-kings, therefore their government was ruled by religious leaders. What kind of government type does this make them?
A Theocracy
300
What religion was practiced by the Indus river valley civilization? *Hint: It is the oldest religion in the world
Hinduism
300
Define domesticate
Convert plants and animals for human use. To tame.
400
Where were the 1st permanent settlements built beside?
Rivers
400
Name 2 things that were invented by the Mesopotamian civilizations?
The wheel, plow, bronze, sailing, writing system, number system
400
What was the Egyptian writing system called?
Hieroglyphics
400
What are some Indus civilization inventions? *Hint: It helped with personal hygiene
Public Baths, Sewers, Plumbing
400
Define dynasty
A succession of rulers from the same family.
500
Once people started farming they produced more food with less effort. What did this lead to?
Increased population and the 1st cities.
500
What is the significance of Hammurabi's Code?
It was the 1st ever written set of laws.
500
They wrote their hieroglyphics on paper made out of what?
Papyrus
500
This item was developed by the Huang He civilization and was very valuable throughout history because only the Chinese knew how to make it. *Hint: there was a major trade route named after it
Silk
500
Define Neolithic Revolution
Period in history when humans 1st started to farm, domesticate animals, and live in permanent settlements.