Definitions
Define Dictatorship
A government system where one person or small group is in charge and rules using force
Name a factor that contributed to the decline of civilizations
wars, invasions, political instability, economic problems, disease, and environmental issues
Who was at the top of the feudal society?
Kings / Pharaohs
Name 1 problem faced by travelers on trade routes
weather, tough terrain, bandits/pirates, lack of supplies illness
A large territory controlled by one central government is called...
An empire
Define Dynasty
A series of rulers from the same family who maintain power over a kingdom or empire for generations
Name a factor that contributed to the increase of civilizations
fertile land for farming, reliable water sources, population growth, and technological advances. Strong governments
What group is on the bottom of society
Slaves and servants
Name a trade route we discussed
Silk road
royal road
Trans Sahara trade route
An authoritarian government system where a small group of people hold all the power...
An Oligarchy
Define trade route
a route taken by travelers (land or sea) - used to trade goods.
A type of monarchy where power is limited by laws or a constitution is called...
Constitutional Monarchy
Who has the most amount of power in a social class pyramid? Which group has the least?
Bottom - slaves / servants
Which ancient Persian trade route connected the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf?
The Royal Road
What famous structure did the Romans build?
The colosseum
Define ancient civilization
an organized society from long ago, with a government system
List 4 reasons civilizations grew
Fertile land
Access to water
Strong governments
Trade networks
Technological advances
Military strength
Explain how ancient social class pyramids work
The higher a group was on the pyramid, the more power, wealth, and influence they generally had.
Name 3 challenges faced on trade routes
Bandits/ pirates
harsh weather, difficult terrain
illness, lack of supplies
The ancient civilization in South America, known for their terraced farming...
The Inca
Define Egalitarian Societies
Societies in which people are considered equal and have similar rights, opportunities, and access to resources.
List 4 reasons civilizations declined
Wars and invasions
Political instability
Economic problems
Disease
Environmental disasters
Draw a pyramid on your white board and label at least 4 different levels of society on it
Answer on study page
What impact did trade have on ancient civilizations? 2 reasons
Spread of cultures / ideas
spread of religion
trading of goods
sharing technologies
The divine leaders of Egypt, believed to be chosen by the gods...
Pharaohs