River Valley Review

Why was the Middle East considered a cultural crossroads?

loess, oracle bones, and the Mandate of Heaven are associated with which ancient civilization?

Belief in one god

What was significant about Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

This was the name of the social class system in India. You were born into, it dictated what your job was.

the rise, fall, and replacement of dynasties or empires is called

The ancient Chinese settled along which river?

A series of rulers, all from the same family, is called

First monotheistic religion, Abraham, covenant, Torah

The right to rule from the gods

The people of the Indus River Valley traded with the Sumerians.

This was the trade route that connected China to the Mediterranean.(Europe)

what are seasonal winds that bring rain to India?

Hieroglyphics and cuneiform are:

River Valley Civilizations usually settled where?

Centralized governments, Organized religions, social classes, specialization of labor.These are

First written law code, "eye for an eye", not equal among social classes

Siddartha Gautama, Four Noble Truths. All these are associated with which religion?

Which river(s) did the Mesopotamians settle on?

We can decipher(translate) the language of the people of the Indus River Valley.

exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money. What is this definition?

Karma, dharma, reincarnation, moksha are all associated with which religion?

Nick name for the Huang He River is Orange River

Belief in many gods

The Assyrian Empire was located where?

Which river(s) did the ancient Indians settle on?

What were the names of the 2 ancient cities in India?