Geography
Which geographic feature was common in the development of Ancient Mesopotamian, Ancient Egyptian, Indus, and Chinese Civilizations?
Rivers or River Valleys
Which continent did the first river valley civilizations mainly emerge in?
Asia
What is the Code of Hammurabi?
The first set of written laws, which included 282 laws in Ancient Babylonia in Ancient Mesopotamia created by King Hammurabi.
What is the writing system created in the Huang He River Valley?
Caligraphy
How was the religion practiced in Ancient Egypt, Sumer, and India similar?
They were all polytheistic
Which civilization was located near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Mesopotamia - Sumerians
Which civilization was located near the Indus River?
Indus River Valley Civilizations - Harappan Civilization
How could social status impact one's punishment according to the Code of Hammurabi?
The Code of Hammurabi punished those of lower social classes more harshly as well as women.
What is the writing system used in the Nile River Valley?
Hieroglyphics
What was the purpose of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt?
A tomb for the pharaohs
Which civilization was located near the Nile River?
Ancient Egypt
Another name for the area in Asia where civilizations first sprang up
Fertile Crescent
How would you describe Hammurabi's laws?
Harsh, strict, heavy on punishments and consequences. Social class and gender played a huge role in determining how harsh a punishment was.
Why is written language vital for Civilizations to thrive?
Allows for people to communicate information, laws, learn from each other, unite and keep recorded history.
How were oracle bones used in Shang China?
They were used by fortune tellers to predict the future
Which civilization was located near the Huang He River?
Ancient China - The Shangy Dynasty
List 3 challenges early river valley civilizations faced.
Flooding, natural disasters, disease, rebellions within and outside invasions, ineffective leaders/governments.
How could the Code of Hammurabi be viewed as a turning point in history?
The Code of Hammurabi was the first set of written laws. Today, many nations throughout the world have written laws that govern people and guide people to behave productively according to the government's values. Laws shape people's decisions and behaviors. Laws may unite people. Laws may divide people as well if the public does not support them. Laws are now also designed in various ways throughout the world and are constantly evolving as we as humans evolve.
Where did priests tend to stand on the social ladder in many ancient civilizations? What does this tell us about such ancient civilizations?
They tended to stand towards the top of the social hierarchy, which shows they were highly respected and valued as well as religion is highly valued.
How did the Yellow River get its name?
because of the loess carried in the river
How could the development of cities, such as Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, be viewed as a turning point in history?
These developments demonstrated thorough urban planning towards making productive cities that serve civilizations and people best. They had extensive sewage systems and were built with brick.
Why were rivers important in ancient civilizations?
They helped developed systems of trade and were important for irrigation in agricultural based societies.
What are some theories historians believe about the end of the Indus Valley Civilization?
They were invaded by the Aryans. They were done in by an earthquake or tornado
Which form of writing did the Sumerians use?
Cuneiform
What is geography?
Physical features of the land as well as the location of people, places, and things in relation to others.