Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia was named by the Greeks as "The land between two rivers" What were the names of those rivers?
Tigris and Euphrates
This river is known as the life line of ancient Egypt
The Nile
The indus river civilizations developed near which river?
Indus River
All of the Ancient River Civilizations developed near Rivers this shows which Enduring Issue?
Impact of Environment on Humans
All early river civilizations developed near rivers this is because
They needed access to fertile soil and water
We can thank the Mesopotamians for this invention that keeps us rolling.
The Wheel
One of the most important inventions by the Ancient Egyptians was their writing system that used a series of images to communicate.
Hieroglyphics
Seen as a more permanent form of housing, the indus river valley built their homes out of this material.
Mud brick
The invention of irrigation systems, canals, shadufs, and many more technologies , in early river civilizations show this enduring issue
Impact of Technology
Hieroglyphics
Mesopotamians believed in many gods, this belief system is called
Polytheism
The Ancient Egyptians used the flooding of the Nile to help them grow crops. How did the Nile help with Egyptian agriculture?
Provided water and fertile soil
The indus river civilization relied on Monsoons more so than the flooding of their river to provide this.
Water for agriculture
The Caste system, having kings and pharaohs, and centralizing control all show which enduring issue?
Power
All of the ancient river civilizations had beliefs in many gods this is known as
Polytheism
The Mesopotamians relied on their rivers to provide what for farming?
Water and Fertile Soil
The Nile often Flooded heavily which could destroy crops and cities. To prevent this the Egyptians built...
Canals and irrigation systems
The indus river civilization utilized this system as a form of social hierarchy. This determined a person marriage, job, and many other things
Caste System
The existence of slaves and untouchables show which enduring issue
Human Rights violation
Buddhism teaches to end one's suffering you must give up what?
selfish desires
One of Mesopotamia's greatest leaders Hammurabi, is credited for a code of laws. These laws were known as what
Hammurabi's Code
The ancient Egyptians invented this form of preserving bodies for the afterlife.
Mummification
Hinduism and Buddhism both believed in this. What goes around comes around
Karma
The need to change their environment to fit their needs in every early river civilization shows which enduring issue
Impact of Humans on Environment
How many Animals does Mr B have
3 cats 1 Dog