Innovations
Where did the potters wheel get turned on it's side, an axle added, and a second potters wheel be attached to make the first vehicle?
Mesopotamia- Sumer- Ur or Uruk
In this style of Government, the religion is not a part of the administration, and the government builds large projects for the citizens.
Centralized Government
This RVC's religion is the oldest in history. What is the RVC? What is the religion?
All RVC's were built on slavery- True or False?
False- the Indus Valley has no evidence of this.
If I had beads made of carnelian, what city would those have come from?
This ancient city had planned neighborhoods, complete with central parks and sewage systems.
In which RVC is the ruler part of a GREAT HOUSE? What is the title of the ruler?
Ancient Egypt- Pharaoh.
Polytheism means what?
Farmers were always the least important people in social class.
False- Slaves in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, the untouchables in Indus Valley
Sandstone and Limestone were common stones to build large monuments with. What is the largest Limestone monument?
The Great Pyramid at Giza
What is the measurement from the elbow to the fingers and where did it originate?
A Cubit, Egypt
If you think drinking poison after the king dies is a great idea, you are probably part of what RVC?
Mesopotamia
Horus, Ra, and Anubis are all gods in this religion.
Ancient Egyptian
If you were a merchant, that meant that you were below the importance of food suppliers in every society.
False- Merchants were always more important in social structure.
A Ziggurat was what?
A large step-temple that was built in the city center for worship and as the seat of government.
There are two civilizations that used the Shaduf. Name them.
Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia
The king of this place is considered a demi-god and can only reach full God status after death.
Egypt
True or False- the separation of church and state was a guaranteed right by the River Valley Civilizations.
False
No matter which RVC you lived in, the religious rulers were always in charge!
True! Religion was the most important connector in RVC's.
What is in a citadel?
Food, clothing, weapons and supplies in case of emergency.
Sumer, Mohenjo Daro and Harappa.
(Mesopotamia is too broad)
The _____ of _______ is the first ever set of written laws that explained the rules to all citizens.
Code of Hammurabi
True of False- pharaoh often had to marry close relatives in order to protect their god-like status.
True
Name 3 Egyptian Gods.
Name 1 Mesopotamian God.
Name 1 Indus God.
Egypt: answers may vary: Ra, Isis, Horus, Anubis, Seth
Mesopotamia: Nanna the god of the moon
Indus: Brahman, Krishna, Shiva, Kali, Ganesh
This culture is the most famous for it's art because it's the one what has art and sculpture that has lasted longer than any other civilization.
Ancient Egypt.