Unit 2 River Valley Civilizations

What river valley was Mesopotamia?

In many ancient societies, priests/ religious leaders were very high ranking in society. Often directly in power under t

Hammurabi’s Code became a model for later law codes because it introduced the idea of —

Channels created to re-route water from one source to farmland

The river in which early kingdoms in Egypt were centered around.

Enjoying art and entertainment. Vacation with your family or friends.

Which river valley was India?

Area settled between the Tigris and the Euphrates in the Fertile Crescent; "land between rivers"

Civilization developed along the Huang He River (aka Yellow River)

The physical geography of China influenced development in the Huang He valley because —

Ancient writing system developed in Ancient Egypt. Uses pictures and symbols to represent sounds and words.

What is an Artifact?

The belief in many gods and goddesses is known as what?

Which geographic factor likely contributed to the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution?

The growth of trade and commerce within early settlements contributed to the emergence of –

Civilization developed along the Indus River...

A sequence of rulers from the same family

Designating or pertaining to a pictographic script, particularly that of the ancient Egyptians

This structure found in Mesopotamia called a ziggurat was used for what purpose?

Which river valley was China?

People who wander from place to place are called

Which geographic pattern is illustrated on the map?

Another name for picture symbols

Ancient structure used as tombs for pharaohs in Egypt

Which of the following is one change to human societies as a result of the Neolithic Revolution?

The transformation to having surplus agriculture lead to the development of permanent settlements because it allowed for

The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another

a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government

Which is a characteristic of the Neolithic Era?

One of Mesopotamia’s achievements is?

How did the transition to farming influence the development of government?

first written code of laws. “an eye for an eye”

The Code of Hammurabi was the major law system that was established in

Government records, recorded history, and stories are elements of a civilized society and is associated with which of th

The use of pottery and textiles are related to which characteristic of early civilizations?

The domestication of plants and animals in areas near rivers resulted in the development of

The region known as the Fertile Crescent lies between which two rivers?

The code of Hammurabi is the oldest written set of laws

A process of embalming and drying corpses to prevent them from decaying

Which of the following is one characteristic of many societies in the Early Civilizations Era (8000 B.C.-500 B.C.)?

What is the definition to monsoon?

earthy matter, fine sand, or the like carried by moving or running water and deposited as a sediment.

What is a Dynasty?

Which lasting impact did Hammurabi's Code have on law?

Which of the following geographic features had the greatest influence on ancient Egypt?

Which letter indicates the area of Mesopotamia?

Babylonian leader that conquered Mesopotamia. Established a written set of law codes

Which of the following is one change that directly resulted from the development of farming 10,000 years ago?

Belief that emperors received their power from god

Which civilization's ruler was known as a 'PHARAOH"?

Which ancient civilization was the first to use city planning and sewer systems?

A city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.

Which river valley civilization is considered to have been the first to use geometry and create a solar calendar?

Rich people and poor people and everyone in between

The time period before agriculture is called

belief in one god

Tallest mountain range in the world. Forms the natural border between Southwest China, Northern India, and Northwest Pak

Oldest examples of Chinese writing. Used by religious leaders to try and predict the future

One of the Indus River Valleys achievements is?

This ancient civilization had clans and dynasties.

Which are the two major cities of the Indus Valley?

Which is a characteristic of the Paleolithic Era?

The area of land between the Tigris River and the Euphrates is also called

A typical characteristic of theocratic governments in the Fertile Crescent includes —