Early people
One of the world's first artifacts were found on this continent.
East Africa
This is the fertile piece of land that lies between the two rivers
Mesopotamia
When the Nile River would flood, it left behind this substance.
silt
The Indus River is protected by these mountain ranges to the north.
Himalayas and the Hindu Kush
You would find the Yellow River in this present-day country
China
Early people who moved around in search of plants and animals to eat are called this
hunter-gatherers
These are the two rivers that flood leaving behind silt in Mesopotamia.
the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers?
The Nile River floods once a year in this month.
july
The Indus River will flood and leave behind this substance
silt
This is the reason the Huang He River is also known as the Yellow River
the yellowish color of its silt
Someone who does not settle and wanders from place to place is called this
nomad
This is the name of the Sumerian writing system.
cuneiform
Because the Nile River flooded once a year at the same time it allowed the Ancient Egyptians to create this system
calender?
Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are civilizations along the Indus River valley that left behind the most this (things that help us study the past).
artifacts
To rule China you must claim this.
Mandate of Heaven
The stone age refers to a time period when tools and weapons were made out of this material.
stones
This was the name of the first written law code.
Hammurabi's Code
The writing system of the Ancient Egyptians is known as
hieroglyphics
The ancient ruins of Harappa show their cities and roads were placed in this type of pattern.
What is a grid pattern (for their streets)
The Yellow River valley isolated by these natural barriers.
Ocean, Deserts, Mountains, and Plains (Steppes)
the dramatic shift from having a nomadic lifestyle to a more settled farming lifestyle is called this.
Neolithic Revolution
Mesopotamia had very few natural barriers which resulted in Mesopotamia being constantly
invaded
These were built as tomb's for pharaoh's to rest after death
pyramids
This is the seasonal wind pattern that dominates India's climate
monsoon
Individuals who were able to perform specific tasks in China (and other ARVCs) are considered to be this.
Specialized Workers