4 River Civilizations
What common physical characteristic did all four earliest civilizations share?
River
What trait of civilization were centers for cultural, political, and economic development?
Cities
A large settlement surrounded by fertile land for agriculture is called a __________.
City-state
What often defined your social status in a civilization like China?
Job
What was an arrow head used for?
hunting
The four earliest civilizations were also surrounded by mountains and deserts. What could these physical features provide for the early civilizations?
Defense against enemies
Which trait of civilization showed that they had a written or spoken language?
Record Keeping
Why was the area between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers called the "Fertile Crescent"?
It had very Fertile land due to the rivers flooding
What was the main occupation in Ancient China that the majority of the population did?
Farming
What was a bine needle used for?
Sewing
In the diamond foldable activity we did at the beginning of the unit, it talked about centers of new ideas that brought people together, shared their ideas, and then it spread to other places from there. What were these centers of new ideas called?
Cultural Hearths
Farmers, scribes, potters, blacksmiths, and carpenters are all examples of which trait of civilization?
Specialized Workers
What is the ruler of Egypt called?
Pharaoh
Why was it important to have specialized workers in a civilization?
You need different people to do different jobs to run a city, otherwise important necessities would be missing for its survival.
What was pottery used for?
Food sturage
What were the four river civilizations?
Egypt, Mesopotamia, Indus River Valley, and China
What trait of civilizations helps manage resources like government or religion?
Complex Institutions
Which jobs did the pharaoh allow his viziers to do in government?
Daily Needs and tasks to run the country
The Epic of Gilagamesh was the first story ever written down. What language was it written in?
Cuneiform
What three examples of advanced technology found in Ancient Harappa?
answers will vary from notes
What are the five traits of civilization?
Cities, Complex Institutions, Specialized Workers, Record Keeping, and Improved Technology
Developing new ideas to do things that make life a little easier is which trait of civilization?
Improved Technology
How do cities and complex institutions like government work together to define civilization?
The cities give a central location for people to come together while the government organizes and defines how that population grows and develops.
Why is record keeping important for civilizations?
It is how they are able to pass on their knowledge to later generations.
What was a flint used for?
Start a fire