Early Civilizations
What does circa mean?
approximate or about
Which geographic characteristics promoted the growth of ancient Mesopotamia by allowing the first settlers to grow crops?
water and fertile soil
Which desert does the Nile River run through?
Sahara
Who is Mr. McNitt's Favorite Person
Hannah his girl friend
Which geographical feature forms a natural barrier between India and China?
Himalayan Mountains
Why are hunter-gatherers considered nomadic?
They moved from place to place in search of food.
How did the surrounding desert and mountains help the advancement of civilization in Mesopotamia?
protected them from invasions
Egyptian farmers wanted to expand the area where they could farm. To do this successfully, they created innovative ways to __________ the land.
irrigate
If you ordered a Voss what would you be receiving
What is water
How did the Himalayan Mountains help early settlements develop on the Indian subcontinent?
They provided a natural defense against invasion.
When did early humans start building permanent settlements?
when they started farming
. Who developed the first civilization in Mesopotamia?
Sumerians
How were social classes organized in Egypt?
by occupation
This Disneyland attraction will be closing from February 4th - March 16th. What is the name of the attraction?
What is Big Thunder Mountain
How do archaeologists know that the Harappan civilization in the Indus River valley was advanced?
It had architecture built with bricks, sanitation systems, and roads arranged in grid-systems.
How did early civilizations develop a stable food supply?
through agriculture
How was Sumerian civilization structured?
a collection of many small city-states, each ruled by its own king
Ancient Egyptians developed a system of writing called __________ .
hieroglyphics
Where was the first place Hannah and Mr. McNitt met.
What is Azusa Pacific University?
How did Hinduism develop?
It developed as a blend of Indo-Aryan traditions and other ideas.
What type of social structure was common in early civilizations?
People were ranked into social classes based on the job they did.
How did Mesopotamians use cuneiform and clay tablets?
to record laws and important information
Ancient Egyptians wrote on a paper-like material called __________ .
papyrus
Who plays Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter Franchise
Who is Ralph Finnes
How do Buddhists believe they can achieve enlightenment?
by following the Four Noble Truths