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The early river valleys are
often called the
“Cradles of
Civilization”
Which early civilization was
located along a narrow strip
of land along the Nile in
Africa?
EGYPT
Which civilization was
located between the Tigris
and Euphrates?
MESOPOTAMIA
Which civilization was located
along the Indus and the
Ganges?
INDIA
Which civilization was
located on the Huang He
(Hwang Ho) River ?
CHINA
People tended to settle in
river valleys because:
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Water was available
for irrigation
Soils were rich for
farming
Physical features
such as deserts and
mountains provided a
natural defense
The name for the region
located along the
Mediterranean Coast
connecting Mesopotamia and
the Nile is known as the:
FERTILE
CRESCENT
With surplus food, trade was
promoted along rivers and seas.
Surplus food also resulted in:
1.Food storage
2.Accounting
systems to track
food and farmers
3. City development
4. Growth of
government to run
the city
Written language developed
from pictograms. Egyptian
writing was known as:
HIEROGLYPHICS
Sumerian or Mesopotamian
writing / pictograms was
known as:
CUNEIFORM
Examples of the technology of
Ancient River civilizations
include:
1.
2.
3.
USE OF COPPER,
BRONZE
& IRON
CHARIOTS FOR
WARFARE
PLOWS FOR
FARMING
The Ancient Egyptians
worshipped many gods – this
is known as:
POLYTHEISM
Independent city and
surrounding lands (small
kingdoms)
CITY-STATES
Government that is also in
charge of religion
THEOCRACY
Social patterns in Early
Civilizations
dynasty, hierarchy (social
classes), slavery was
common
Artisans focus on excelling
in one craft
SPECIALIZATION
OF LABOR
Location of the world’s first
cities
River &
ocean trade
routes