Mesopotamia
It was organized by City States.
How was the ancient civilization of Sumer organized?
Because the river's floods were predictable and provided fertile soil for growing crops.
Why did the Egyptians develop along the Nile River?
It was larger in size and population.
How did the Indus River Civilization compare to compare to the other river civilizations?
Rice
What crop was grown along the Yellow River in China?
They provided food, water, trade, etc. for all ancient valley civilizations.
What are rivers?
Because of the abundance of good land to grow crops
Why was Mesopotamia known as the Fertile Crescent?
The New Kingdom; The Middle Kingdom; The Old Kingdom
What were the eras of Ancient Egypt?
Their methods of plumbing and sewage.
What proved that the Indus River Civilization was an advanced civilization?
It caused them to be isolated from other river valley civilizations.
How did physical geography affect the development of the yellow river valley civilization?
It was monotheistic while most others were polytheistic.
How did Judaism differ from other religions of the time?
Iraq
What modern country was Mesopotamia located in?
They were reverenced as god-kings.
How did the Egyptians view their rulers.
Harappa
What is the Indus River Valley also known as?
The Yellow River Valley Civilization
Which River Valley Civilization used the Mandate of Heaven?
A place to worship the gods
What was the purpose of Ziggurats in Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
What was the style of writing used in Mesopotamia?
It was their way of preparing them for the afterlife.
Why did the Egyptians mummify the dead?
The caste system.
What was the strict division of society in the Indus River Valley?
The Silk Road
What trade route connected the Yellow River Valley to the rest of the world?
Fertile Soil
What did rivers provide the people of these ancient civilizations?
King Hammurabi
Which ruler is known for writing down the first set of laws in Mesopotamia?
Hieroglyphics
What was the style of writing used in Egypt?
Climate change
What lead to the decline of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
They believed that men were at the head of society and family.
What were the gender roles of the Yellow River Valley?
Jobs ~ for example, servants, merchants, landowners, warriors, and priests.
What was a person's place in society based on within the Aryan caste system?