The First Civilizations
The study of past societies based on what people have left behind.
Archaeology
The river was the key to allowing Ancient Egypt to thrive.
Nile
This caste was so low in society, that they were almost not considered part of the caste system.
Untouchables
Like many early civilizations we discussed, the Ancient Greeks were _________, meaning that they believe in more than one god.
Polytheistic
This marks the start of the Middle Ages.
The fall of Rome
Early humans who foraged and collected food in order to survive.
Hunters & Gatherers
This Babylonian king was most known for his strict code of laws. Ex: Eye for an eye.
Hammurabi
The belief that a person's actions in this life will impact their next life.
Karma
This is the Greek god of the sea.
Poseidon
This epidemic spread throughout the Eurasian continent and killed nearly a third of the popoulation.
The Black Death
The first system of writing created by the Sumerians.
Cuneiform
The process of preserving the body of a Pharoah in Ancient Egypt.
Mummification
This fortification was built to keep out enemy invasions from the north.
The Great Wall
This individual played a key role in Rome going from a Republic to an empire when he made himself dictator for life.
Julius Caesar
A series of military expeditions in an attempt to regain Jerusalm.
The Crusades
The Fertile Crescent was settled around these two rivers.
Tigris & Euphrates
The pictural system of writing formed by the Egyptians.
Hieroglyphics
This system of trade routes that connected China to numerous civilization throughout the Eurasian continent.
Silk Road
This powerhouse of Greece was primarily focused on creating the ideal soldier.
Sparta
A political and social system based on reciprocal relationships.
Feudal System or Feudalism
Because of the __________ Revolution, people could settle and further develop their settlements because needs such as food were met.
Agricultural
This pharaoh was one of the first female leaders of Egypt, however, she often times portrayed herself as a man pictures and statues.
Hatshepsut
Considered to be the "first" Emperor of China, he ordered the construction of the Great Wall and also has an army built for him in the afterlife.
Qin Shi Huang
This person was a trusted friend and ally of Caesar who betrayed him and took part in his assassination.
Brutus
This feudal document stated that no one, not even the king was above the law. Put limitations on a monarchy.
Magna Carta