Characteristics of Civilizations
What is agriculture? How does it impact civilizations?
Agriculture is developed to provide a stable food supply for a civilization. It includes farming/planting/growing/harvesting food. It impacts civilizations by ending hunger/providing stable food supply.
What continent was the Silk Road in?
Asia
How did the Aztecs adapt to their flooded environment (76 inches of rainfall every year)?
Chinampas/ Floating Gardens
Paper is a thin sheet of plant fiber. It allows you to write quickly. Revolutionized writing.
What NBA star has 6 championship rings?
Michael Jordan
What is social structure? How does status change in social structure?
There are different levels of social structure (classes) and different jobs. There is a hierarchy-- the people at higher levels have greater social status.
Name two ITEMS traded on the Silk Road (DO NOT SAY SILK)
glassware, foods, spices, plants, herbs, pearls, ivory, Buddhism
How did the Incas adapt to life on the mountainside?
Terrace Farming/ Aqueducts
What is gunpowder? Why is it such an important invention?
Gray explosive powder. Used in weapons and fireworks. Revolutionized weapon making.
What streamer created the word rizz?
Kai Cenat
What is government? How does it impact civilizations?
Government is a rule-making group to bring law and order to the people. They make laws and rules to guide people in how to live and conduct themselves.
Name two SKILLS traded on the Silk Road
glass making, silk making, farming, gardening, agriculture, etc
How did the Nomads of the Steppe adapt to life on the Steppe?
They became really good at warfare/pillaging and trading!
What is printing? Why was it such an important invention?
Printing was a way to duplicate writings one page at a time. Revolutionized publishing/ copying/ distribution of writing.
Who created the starry night?
Vincent Van Gogh
What is religion? How does it impact civilizations?
Religion includes a set of beliefs, usually in a god or gods, together with forms of worship. It impacts a civilization by uniting the people with a way of thinking/moral code/ way of life
Why is trade so important for civilizations?
- resources
- religions
- agreements
- travel
How did the Akan people adapt to their gold-rich environment?
They began trading with another civilization that had lots of salt!
What is the compass? Why was it such an important invention?
Handheld magnetic tool that shows cardinal directions. Revolutionized travel/navigation.
Who popularized the low taper fade?
Ninja
What are the arts? How do they impact civilizations?
The arts are anything from poetry, paintings, sculptures, theater, etc-- anything that is creatively produced.They impacts civilizations by giving people things to do to relax and be creative in their free time.
Define cultural diffusion
The spreading of cultural traits (such as goods and ideas), from one culture to another or within one culture.
How did Arab sailors adapt to living in monsoon season in the Indian Ocean
They created a timetable so they could safely sail the ocean
Why is invention so important for civilizations?
It allows their way of life to be easier and to get better! The more tools you have or create, the easier life gets!
What musical artist is responsible for 6 7?
Skrilla