Paleo/Neolithic Eras
A person that moves from place to place searching for food or due to changing seasons
Nomads
What rivers did Mesopotamia develop next to?
The Tigris and Euphrates river
What river did Egypt develop along?
The Nile River
What type of government system ruled China?
Dynasties (family rule)
What is Polytheism?
The belief in multiple Gods
This era is characterized by a nomadic lifestyle, hunting/gathering, and simple stones
The Paleolithic Era
The first form of writing found in Mesopotamia
Cuneiform
What writing system originates from Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
This Chinese philosophy included the principle of Filial Piety (respect your parents and elders)
Confucianism
What is Monotheistic?
The belief in ONE God
This era is characterized by farming, homes, and more advanced tools
The Neolithic Era
What is the law code in Mesopotamia
The Code of Hammurabi
The government system of Egypt
A Theocracy (political leader is ALSO a religious leader)
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
The belief that the Gods gave the dynasties the right to rule
What are the following?
Social class
Public works
Writing
Government
Art and Architecture
Cities
The Characteristics of Civilization
This allowed for people to begin forming civilizations
The Agricultural Revolution (people learning how to farm)
The land in the fertile crescent is perfect for this activity
farming (agriculture)
What is the social class called in Ancient India?
The Caste System
How could a Dynasty LOSE the Mandate of Heaven?
By being unjust and bad
what are 3 monotheistic (one god) religions we have discussed in class?
1. Judaism
2. Zoroastrianism
3. Christianity
Farming led to a food surplus. How did a food surplus help build civilizations
A food surplus led to 1. job specialization and 2. population growth
The nickname for Mesopotamia
The Cradle of Civilization
India had advanced urban planning such as--
Grid systems and sewers
What rivers did China first develop along?
The Yellow river and the Yangtze river
Why did Greece develop so many city-states?
Because they had alot of mountains and islands