River Valley Review

The right to rule from the gods

River Valley Civilizations usually settled where?

Hieroglyphics and cuneiform are:

What was significant about Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

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

what are seasonal winds that bring rain to India?

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

Belief in many gods

Why was the Middle East considered a cultural crossroads?

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

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

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

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

Belief in one god

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

The Assyrian Empire was located where?

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

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

Nick name for the Huang He River is Orange River

First monotheistic religion, Abraham, covenant, Torah

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

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

Which river(s) did the Mesopotamians settle on?

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

The ancient Chinese settled along which river?

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

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