Paleolitic Era
Neolithic Era
Characteristics of Civilization
River Valley Civilization Achievements
River Valley Civilization Geography/Location
100
Another name for the Paleolithic Era is

The Old Stone Age 

100

This Neolithic Era development led to a more stable food supply.

Agriculture (farming).

100

Which characteristic of civilization is associated with climate, landforms, bodies of water, crops, and natural resources?

Geography 

100

Which river valley civilization developed one of the first forms of writing (cuneiform)? 

Mesopotamia 
100

Which river valley civilization is associated with the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

Mesopotamia 

200
People living during this time period can be described as _______.
Nomadic
200

People living during this time period can be described as _______.

Sedentary

200
The Ancient Chinese invention of gunpowder is an example of which characteristic of civilization? 

Achievements 

200
These large structures were built as symbols of power and final burial places for pharaohs.

Pyramids

200

The longest river in the world, flooded each year to provide rich fertile soil. 

The Nile River 

300
What major form of technology was discovered in the Paleolithic Era?

Fire

300

Why were people able to live in one place for a long time during the Neolithic Era?

Farming provided a reliable source of food.

300
Which characteristic of civilization is associated with social hierarchy (social ranking of person/groups within a society)?

Social structure

300

Which Ancient Civilization created the first know law system and what was the system called? 

Babylon in Mesopotamia, Hammurabi's Code 

300

This river gets its name because of its yellow color from the muddy water.

Yellow River/Huang He River

400

What kind of dwellings did Paleolithic people live in?

Temporary shelters, caves, teepees, answers can vary

400

What is the most important effect of the Neolithic Revolution? 

The development of the first civilizations.

400

The Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest legal codes, established laws and penalties for criminal and civil matters in Ancient Mesopotamia. Which characteristic(s) of civilization is most associated with the Code of Hammurabi?

Politics (laws) AND/OR Achievements (early written legal code)
400

The irrigation system used in egypt. Used a level and small bucket to pull water out of the Nile River. 



Shaduf 

400

Mohenjo-Daro was a major city in which early river valley civilization?

The Indus Valley

500

How was society structured in the Paleolithic Era (roles, responsibilities, etc.)?

Society was structured by gender and age in the Paleolithic Era. Men hunted/fished wild animals, while women and children gathered wild vegetables, nuts, berries, etc.

500

The increase in reliable food during the Neolithic Era allowed people to ____. 

Refine specialized skills (job specialization); develop occupations. 
500

The people of Mohenjo-Daro were actively engaged in trade with other people of the Indus River Valley civilization. 

This an example of which characteristic of civilizaton?

Economics

500

Ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians impacted future written communication with these two innovations

Hieroglyphics and Cuneiform 

500

Which early river valley civilizations are located on the continent of Asia?

Mesopotamia, Ancient China, and the Indus Valley.