Ancient Civilizations Introduction Vocabulary

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civilization

A society with cities, a central government, job specialization, and social classes

<p>A society with cities, a central government, job specialization, and social classes</p>
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ancient

very old; of a long time ago

<p>very old; of a long time ago</p>
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agriculture

farming

<p>farming</p>
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Mesopotamia

an ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, now part of Iraq

<p>an ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, now part of Iraq</p>
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Ancient Egypt

Ancient civilization located along the Nile River

<p>Ancient civilization located along the Nile River</p>
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Mediterranean

A large sea between Europe and Africa

<p>A large sea between Europe and Africa</p>
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spices

an important trade good from China

<p>an important trade good from China</p>
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Silk Route

The most famous ancient trade route connecting China to the Mediterranean area

<p>The most famous ancient trade route connecting China to the Mediterranean area</p>
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society

A community of people who share a common culture

<p>A community of people who share a common culture</p>
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government

the ruling authority for a community

<p>the ruling authority for a community</p>
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river valley

the fertile land surrounding a river

<p>the fertile land surrounding a river</p>
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<p>Why did early civilizations begin near rivers?</p>

Why did early civilizations begin near rivers?

rivers provided water for:

irrigation (farming)

trading

traveling

bathing, cooking, and drinking