Geography
what are the cardinal directions?
North south east and west
what continent is mesopotamia located on?
africa
what is another name for the stone age?
paleolithic age
what continent is Egypt located on?
Africa
describe a map title
tells what the map is reviling
how many continents are their?
7
what is THREE sumerian inventions?
cuneifrom, sailboat, bronze
what is a name for new stone age?
Neolithic age
What protects Egypt from the north?
The Nile delta
describe a map key
explains what symbols on the map means
what are intermediate directions?
Northeast southeast northwest and southwest
what does the word polytheistic mean?
To believe in more then on God or godesses
How did the old stone age get food
they hunted and gathered
what protects them from the south?
The rapids/cataracts
describe a map scale
to determine distances on a map
what is the most famouse line of longitude?
The prime meridan
what does grapes stand for?
Georaphy, religion achievements, politics, economics, social structure
what is a nomad?
A nomad is a pasture
why did acient Egyptians study the stars?
To make the very first calander
describe a compass rose
to indicate direction
what is the most famouse line of lattitude?
The equater
Who was responsible for the first law code?
King Hammurabi
What is systematic agriculture?
Its planting and growing and the raising of animals
define theocracy
maintaining religous harmony
how many years are in a millennium?
1,000 years