Agriculture Revolution
The time of human history when people used stones to make tools and weapons is know as what?
Stone Age
In GRAPES, explain the G
Government
What made the land in Mesopotamia fertile enough for farming?
Why did Sumerian rulers claim they were chosen by the gods?
to encourage people to obey them as part of their religious duty
What type of shelter did the early humans use?
natural- such as caves and rock overhangs
In GRAPES, the S means Social Structure. Explain the meaning of Social Structure.
people were ranked by the jobs they did
How did the growth of trade impact early river civilizations?
It caused cultural diffusion by increasing the interactions between civilizations.
Which language thrived in Mesopotamia throughout the reign of three successive civilizations?
Akkadian
What is the discovery of farming called?
Agriculture Revolution
What does the A stand for in GRAPES and give an example
Art- Epic of Gilgamesh/cave paintings/Egyptians statues
What was the nickname for Mesopotamia?
Fertile Crescent or Cradle of Civilization
Why was Sargon historically significant?
He was the first emperor of Akkad.
What led to a barter economy?
surplus and specialization
Religion- where did the Mesopotamians worship?
ziggurats
Name the 3 achievements of the Mesopotamian civilization that helped with trade
domestication of animals, wheel, sail
Name the 3 civilizations in Ancient Mesopotamia
Sumer, Babylon, Assyria
Explain cultural diffusion
the spread of new ideas and technology
What did the Ancient Egyptians worship?
gods/goddesses
What is metallurgy?
Mixing of copper and tin to make a stronger piece of metal
How did the civilization of Babylon impact the civilization of Assyria?
Many of Assyria’s cultural roots came from Babylon.