History

Early Mesopotamia civilizations

Babylonia, Akkadia, Assyria, and Sumeria were all early mesopotamia civilizations.

The development of agriculture and the development of river valley civilizations are linked in which way?

Agriculture required rich soils such as are found in river valleys

Factors that led to the development of river valley civilizations

Access to fresh water, the domestication of animals, and improved agricultural practices

Factors that take a complex society to a civilization

The society has some sort of hierarchy, the society has specialized labor, the society creates agricultural surpluses

• Why was the invention of writing in early civilizations so significant to their development?

It allowed elites to communicate messages clearly over distances and time

• How was the development of agriculture beneficial to river valley civilizations?

A variety of agricultural activities were available, Different work roles in agriculture were available.

• There are similarities between Buddhism and Hinduism, but one difference if the time it can take to reach enlightenment

Buddhists believe it is possible to gain enlightenment in one lifetime.

How did Cyrus the Great rule and keep peace in the Persian Empire during the 6th century BC?

with tolerance for his people’s cultures

• Darius I, the Great act to strengthen government authority over the many cultures of the Persian Empire

He divided the land into administrative districts ruled by loyal governors.

• These ancient rivers served as cradles of the first civilizations

Indus River, Nile River, Tigris River, Euphrates River, Yellow River

• Egyptians considered their pharaoh to be a god-king

Because of this they Egyptian people believed that he was responsible for their well-being 

• Major ideas in mathematics, science, and technology were developed in ancient Egypt 

Hieroglyphics, and Pyramids

Mesopotamia often referred to as the cradle of civilization

It is home to one of the earliest complex civilizations, and It is home to the first writing and first technologies.

The abundant food supplies resulting from agriculture during the Neolithic Revolution contributed to what?

the development of specialized labor

• The Neolithic Revolution signifies a change in what

a hunter-gathering lifestyle that changes to a settled, agrarian lifestyle.

• work specialization during the Neolithic Revolution led to the development of what? 

emergence of social classes

• Which group is credited with the development of monotheism?

Hebrews

• What other religion incorporates Jewish teachings found in the Torah?

Christianity

• Before Judaism was established by the ancient Hebrews, most river valley civilizations practiced what?

polytheism

• Which of the following is commonly considered a cause of the Neolithic Revolution?

rise in global temperatures

• As agriculture spread, more people could --

specialize across a variety of activities and work roles.

One necessity in and lasting impact of early civilizations was --

the codification of laws

a complex society becomes a civilization when there are…

Agricultural surpluses, Specialized labor and jobs, and Technological advancements