Unit 1 Exam - WH

Which Egyptian ruler united Upper and Lower Egypt?

Which dynasty is the longest reigning in Chinese history?

In which civilization was it common for three generations of a family to live together under one roof?

What weather pattern was the primary feature of India's climate?

What is the first known civilizaiton in Mesoamerica?

In which age did humans shift from hunting & gathering to systematic agriculture & establish permanent villages?

System of writing developed by the Sumerians using a reed stylus to create wedge-shaped impressions on a clay tablet

These people were polytheistic & believed their rulers were human forms of the sun god, Re.

The study of human life and culture based on artifacts & human fossils

This ancient Egyptian leader was thought to be the human form of the sun god, Re.

Administrative organization that relies on nonelective officials & regular procedures

What was the first metal used to make tools?

The way of life a people follows

Who discovered the first humans?

Believing in many gods

Which civilization was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

The study of past societies through an analysis of the items people left behind.

A government established by divine authority

The time before writing was developed

Which civilization developed an alphabet that would influence the Greek, Roman, & English alphabets?

Which civilization is responsible for building a solar observatory in the hills north of Lima, Peru?

This river is the longest in the world & its yearly flooding created rich soil for the Egyptians to farm.

Which text is the main source of information about the ancient Israelites?

Why are caves in southern France important to our understanding of prehistory?

"wise humans," the 1st anatomically modern humans

What are the two oldest forms of Chinese writing?

The keeping of animals and the growing of food on a regular basis

Most common of the various titles of ancient Egyptian monarchs

The start of using stone & wooden tools as well as hunting & gathering are distinguishing factors of the __________ Age.

A state with political & economic control over the surrounding countryside

The discovery of ________ allowed early humans to cook food, create warmth, and offered protection

During the _____ Age, sea levels ent down & people were able to migrate over previously submerged land bridges.

The first writing system of the Aryans

Planned streets, drainage systems, and public wells are all examples of ______________ in the ancient Indus Valley.

Who were the creators of the first Mesopotamian civilization?

A family of rulers whose right to rule is passed on within the family

Believing in one God

Cuneiform, the wagon wheel, the sundial, arches, bronze, & number systems were all developments made by the _________.

This civilization was established on the island of Crete, and used their location to develop and extensive trade empire

The idea that religious and political power are linked

Which dynasty ruled China after the Xia?

A dark natural glass stone formed by lava

Complex culture where large numbers of people share common elements such as social structure, religion, & art

Humans and other humanlie creatures that walk upright

A complex system of writing used by the ancient Egyptians and Mayans that used pictures and abstract forms

person who domesticates animals for food & clothing & moves along regular migratory routes

Simplified version of hieroglyphics used in ancient Egypt for business transactions, record keeping, & general needs

A method used by scientists to determine the age of artifacts

Which modern nation is home to the oldest civilization in the world?

A country home to more than 110 languages and 1,000 dialects