Neolithic Revolution
What was the Neolithic Revolution
When people switched from hunting and gathering to farming
Mesopotamia relied on _____ to farm in a dry environment.
Irrigation or the rivers
The Shang Dynasty and Harappan Civilization were both based along rivers. Name one of the rivers.
Indus, Yellow
What is the name of the Egyptian writing system?
Hieroglyphs
This world religion is the second most practiced worldwide
Islam
The era before the Neolithic, when people survived by hunting and gathering and used stone tools, is called
The Paleolithic
Which King of Babylon is known for his strict code of laws?
King Hammurabi
The Harappan Civilization had a unique culture and government because
It was very equal, egalitarian
Egypt and Babylon both had a strict hierarchy. The lowest people on the social hierarchy were
Slaves
This world religion is monotheistic and includes a belief in karma and dharma
Hinduism
A lifestyle characterized by moving from place to place following food resources
Nomadic
What does the word Mesopotamia mean?
The land between two rivers
Name one technology that was important to the Shang Dynasty's military success
Bronze, horse drawn chariots, weapons like bows
What were the Egyptian pyramids used for?
As tombs for the pharaohs, who were seen as gods
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are two holy days in this religious tradition
Judaism
Farming was so productive that people were able to take on new jobs outside of food production. This process is called
Economic specialization
The Sumerian people, who lived in Mesopotamia, made large, pyramid-like structures called
Ziggurats
What was one strength of Harappan city planning?
Good water management, baths, cleanliness, effective waste disposal, organized grid system, equality, etc.
Name one practice from Ancient Egypt that would be considered unacceptable and/or immoral today.
Slavery, incest, brutal punishments
These two world religions were founded in India
Buddhism and Hinduism
One negative consequence of the Neolithic Revolution was
New social hierarchy including slavery, more diseases, initially worse health, etc.
Name one of the technological advances of the Babylonian people
Number system based on 60, geometry and trig, astrology, etc.
The Harappan Civilization controlled an area of land roughly ___ times the size of Ancient Egypt
20
What is the name of the crane-like tool used to irrigate land in Ancient Egypt
The Shaduf
These three faiths are monotheistic and called the Abrahamic religions
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism