Vocab I
Nomad
a member of a people that has no fixed home but wanders from place to place, often in search of food
Polytheism
More than 1 god
Name 2 key reasons why ancient civilizations were able to be established
Fresh water, soil
Agriculture
practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and also raising livestock
Name one modern day country that was in the fertile crescent
variety
Cultural Diffusion
Spreading of cultures across different regions of the world
Surplus
An abundance of additional things/items. Can relate to money, goods
What is the southern most continent?
Antarctica
Where is Santa Claus from?
North Pole
The most northern state in all of the US?
Alaska
Hammurabi’s Code
First written laws. Nearly 300 laws were established in Ancient Mesopotamia and placed on a stone pillar for all to see. Eye for an Eye
Monotheism
Believe in 1 god
What is a triple double?
double figures in 3 categories
What is the width of a football field?
53 1/3 yds, 160 ft
Which area of the country did Thanksgiving begin?
New England/Northeast
Archaeologists
Someone who studies ancient history, relating to overall culture during that time period. Utilizing artifacts to piece together what the previous history used to be.
Pharaoh
a ruler in ancient Egypt, king
How many degrees in a right angle?
90
What college has a mascot that is named the Jack Rabbits?
SDSU
What country is located in two continents
Russia
City state
an independent city — and sometimes its surrounding land — which has its own government, completely separate from nearby countries
Fertile Crescent
An area of the world, primarily the middle east, that allowed for the first primary civilizations to be established. Soil and the access to water allowed for crops to be grown and easily mass produced.
Domestication
Taming of animals/plants for individual needs. Animals are accustomed to being around people. Took thousands of years to domesticate animals.
How many inches are in a yard?
36
What is the mountain range in the western part of the US?
Rocky Mountains