SS Final Review

What did farming lead to?

The purpose of the ______________ was to preserve the mummies of ancient pharaohs.

Due to the agricultural revolution,

What is the significance of the 12 Tables (ancient Rome)?

Where did many of the ancient civilizations settle?

The ancient Greeks made a living

In Roman times, what established a set of laws?

What is an example of a natural resource?

Hieroglyphics were used in ancient Egypt for

Which type of government did the Ancient Romans have?

A type of government where a small group of rich men were in charge.

the time before writing developed

An individual has rights and responsibilities in a society.

A government run by a small, select group of people

_______ provided the Egyptians with a way to record history and keep track of important records.

Nomads

What does a surplus of food lead to....

In ancient Greece, this civilization focused on war and strength.

Which era was characterized by the shift from hunting to agriculture and raising cattle?

A ______ is an organization of society by levels or classes of people.

Sports, music, language, fashion and foods are examples of elements of

This scientist studies culture and oral histories often through interviewing people and visiting villages.

polytheism

What was the government of Athens in ancient Greece?

Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics/Government, Economy,Social Structure...all elements of_____________

What was the economic system of Egypt based on?

The Greeks were _______ and had many festivals and built temples to honor their gods.

__________ felt that all citizens should participate in government affairs.

rebirth

The Nile flooded yearly. What did it leave behind to fertilize the land?

The movement between social classes is known as

Why was it so important that the Nile River flooded yearly?

The Rosetta Stone allowed historians to finally decipher

Why did separate city states develop in Ancient Greece?

Which type of government is defined as by the people for the people?

Prehistory is the time 

the government of Rome (elected leaders)

Which religion? the Vedas and worshipped many gods

______'s location made it easy to trade/travel, but the mountains also provided protection.

Mountains, hills and deserts are important geographic features because they provide

Civilizations have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT

____________________ is all of the elements that make up a society and how the people live.

Primary or secondary sources?  encyclopedia, textbook

______ is important because it helps keep peace and maintain order.

Primary or secondary sources?  diary entry, cave painting, clay pots

In Ancient Greece, this civilization focused on learning and democracy.

Name a major development in the Paleolithic Age.

Why did the ancient Egyptians settle around the Nile River?

system of channels and ditches that allowed water to be transported from the Nile to crops

A surplus is a(n)

Which scientist examines artifacts and analyzes carbon dating test results?

Which island was the focus of the fight during the 1st of the Punic Wars?

Name a major development in the Neolithic Age.

When there is a surplus, what can occur?

Which religion began in India and the Vedas are considered holy writings?

_____ were an important innovation because they improved travel.