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Ancient Civilization 1 Flashcards

focuses on 4 Ancient Civilization, namely EGYPT, MESOPOTAMIA, HARAPPAN,

1
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True or False

Neolithic societies never reached the complexity of kingdoms.

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True

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What is the definition of Civilization?

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 Acomplex,highly-organizedsocialorder
 Processbywhichasocietyorplacereaches
an advanced stage of social development and
organization
 Thesociety,culture and way of life of a
particular area

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What are the 3 Advantages of River Valleys?

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 Floodwatersspreadnutrient- rich silt (soil) which is favorable for farming
 Animalsconvergeinriverbanks and became source of food
 Regularwatersupplyand means of transportation

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Give the 3 Disadvantages of living in river valleys.

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 Flooding
 Building irrigation channels
 Farmers had to work together
to build dikes and dig canals

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5
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Which river did the ancient civilization of Egypt began?

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Nile river

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Which river did the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia began?

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Tirgis-Euphrates river

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Which river did the ancient civilization of Harappan began?

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Indus River

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8
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Which river did the ancient civilization of China began?

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Huang Ho

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What Feature is the ff.

The central feature of civilization.

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Cities

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What Feature is the ff.

It arose from farming settlements

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Cities

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What Feature is the ff.

It is near rivers and surrounded by high walls for protection

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Cities

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What Feature is the ff.

It usually had palaces, temples, and long and tangled roads

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Cities

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What Feature is the ff.

It is the center of trade and commerce as well as culture and the arts.

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Cities

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14
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What Feature is the ff.

Oversee irrigation projects and ensure a steady food supply.

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Organized Central Goverement

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What Feature is the ff.

Issue laws and collect taxes

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Organized Central Government

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16
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What Feature is the ff.

Organize defense and military

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Organized central Government

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17
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What Feature is the ff.

Gods controlled natural forces and human activities

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Institutionalized Religion

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What Feature is the ff.

To ensure good favor with the gods, temples were built, and sacrifices offered.

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Institutionalized Religion

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What Feature is the ff.

Full-time priests or religious groups

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Institutionalized Religion

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20
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What Feature is the ff.

Increase in population and increase in tasks leads people to specialize in certain jobs.

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Specialization

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What Feature is the ff.

It is a group composed of B.A.M.M.S.

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Builders, Artisans, Merchants, metalworkers, soldiers

Specialization

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22
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What Feature is the ff.

It made people dependent on others for various needs

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Specialization

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23
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What Feature is the ff.

People were ranked according to perceived value of task or role. P.N.W.A.P.S.

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PRIEST NOBLE WEALTHY MERCHANTS, ARTISANS, PEASANTS, SLAVES

Social Classes

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24
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What Feature is the ff.

It expresses belief and values

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Architecture

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25
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What Feature is the ff.

Temples and palaces

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Architecture

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26
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What Feature is the ff.

Reassures people o power and strength of the leaders

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Architecture

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27
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What Feature is the ff.

Built by the skilled workers

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Architecture

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28
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What Feature is the ff.

It is costly but supposed to benefit the city

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Public works

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29
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What Feature is the ff.

Used to keep people busy during periods of agricultural inactivity or warring

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Public works

Haha they want peeps busy so no uprising. Maybe boredom brews war.

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30
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What Feature is the ff.

B.R.I.P

A

BRIDGES, ROAD SYSTEMS, IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, PROTECTIVE WALLS

PUBLIC WORKS

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31
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What Feature is the ff.

Originated with the records of religious offering

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Writing system

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32
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What Feature is the ff.

At first they used pictograms then abstract ideas, then sounds, then medical texts

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Writing systems

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33
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What Feature is the ff.

Scribes are specially-trained and educated to read and write

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Writing System

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34
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What Feature is the ff.

C.A.C.W.E.T

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COMMUNICATION, ARCHITECTURE, CONSERVATION OF LIFE, WEAPONS AND ARMOR, ENGINEERING, TRANSPORTATION

TECHNOLOGY

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35
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it is the longest river in the world, also called as Father of African Rivers

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Nile river

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36
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Government: EGYPT

What is the name called for the ruler of Egypt?

A

Paraoh

37
Q

Which ancient civilization are the ff.

The gods here were seen as the lords of creation & custodian of orders

A

Egypt

38
Q

Which ancient civilization are the ff.

The agriculture focused on CEREAL CROPS (wheat & barley)

A

Egypt

39
Q

Which ancient civilization are the ff.

Sheep was the primary source of eat though their wool was rarely used. They also raised pigs, ducks, & geese

A

Egypt

40
Q

Who invented the ff:

Hieroglyphics

A

Egypt

41
Q

Who invented the ff:

Pyramid

A

Egypt

42
Q

Who invented the ff:

Papyrus paper

A

Egypt

43
Q

Who invented the ff:

Cosmetic & wigs

A

Egypt

44
Q

Who invented the ff:

Water Clock

A

Egypt

45
Q

Who invented the ff:

Mummification

A

Egypt

46
Q

The oldest and only surviving among the 7 wonders of the Ancient world

A

The Great Pyramid of Giza

47
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They believed that their kings would become gods in the afterlife.

A

Egypt

48
Q

Who built the largest pyramid?

A

Pharaoh. Khufu
2550BC

49
Q

Who built the second pyramid including the Sphinx

A

Pharaoh Kafre

50
Q

The third smaller pyramid which has a more complex mortuary temple was built by?

A

Pharaoh Menkaure

51
Q

Cite the process of Mummification.

A
  1. Remove all internal organs except heart
  2. Remove moisture of body using Natron (salt)
  3. Wrap body with linen coated with warm resin
  4. Priests perform elaborate ritual
52
Q

When did the humans FIRST settled in Mesopotamia?

A

Paleolithic Era

53
Q

It is known as the Cradle of Civilization

A

Fertile Crescent

54
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These People are Polytheistic. Worshipped three Main Gods and thousands of Minor Gods

A

Mesopotamians

55
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

Cuneiform

A

Mesopotamia

56
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

Mass produce bricks & pottery

A

Mesopotamia

57
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

Metallurgy

A

Mesopotamia

58
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

Ziggurat

A

Mesopotamia

59
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

Chariot

A

Mesopotamia

60
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A piece in the temple complex that served as an administrative center for the city, an also the shrine of the moon god Nanna, the patron deity of Ur

A

Ziggurat of Ur

61
Q

This civilization had a highly developed city as evidenced by wells and bathrooms in many houses and with ELABORATE UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE SYSTEM

A

Harappan

62
Q

Which Ancient civilization is the ff.

Domesticated cats & dogs and other animals .
Focused on farming wheat barley & MUSTARD

A

Harappan

63
Q

Which Ancient civilization is the ff.

This civilization has a form of writing that remains a mystery

A

Harappan

64
Q

Which Ancient civilization is the ff.

The Dancing Lady

A

Harappan

65
Q

Which Ancient civilization is the ff.

Priest King Statue

A

Harappan

66
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

IVORY RULERS

A

Harappan

67
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

PASHUPATI
SEAL

A

Harappan

68
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

TERRACOTTA
DISTILLATION
APPARATUS

A

Harappan

69
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

ORNAMENTAL
BUTTONS

A

Harappan

70
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

STANDARDIZED
WEIGHTS

A

Harappan

71
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

►REMAINS OF A STUPALIKE STONE TOWER

A

Harappan

72
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

►THE GREAT BATH

A

Harappan

73
Q

The Cradle of Civilization located in?

A

Yellow River Valley

74
Q

Ancient China

the site of many
prehistoric villages and communities.

A

Henan Province

75
Q

Which Ancient civilization is the ff.

THE GREAT WALL
OF CHINA

A

China

76
Q

Which Ancient civilization is the ff.

SHI HUANGDI

A

China

77
Q

Which Ancient civilization is the ff.

TERRACOTTA
SOLDIER

A

China

78
Q

What is the name of the first dynasty in Ancient China

A

Xia Dynasty

79
Q

What did Yu the Great did during his time in Xia Dynasty?

A

focused on controlling the
floods brought by the Yellow River.

80
Q

What dynasty developed writing, metallurgy, architecture & religion?

A

Shang Dynasty

81
Q

Chinese philosophers and poets, Confucius, Mencius, Mo Ti (Mot Zu), Lao-Tzu, Tao Chien, and the
military strategist Sun-Tzu came
from which dynasty?

A

Zhou Dynasty

82
Q

Who established the Qin Dynasty?

A

Shi Huangdi

He took down walls
separating different states and
built the famous Great Wall of
China on the northern border of
the kingdom.

83
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

SILK

A

China

84
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

TEA
PRODUCTION

A

China

85
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

GUN POWDER

A

China

86
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

MOVABLE TYPE
PRINTER

A

China

87
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES

A

China

88
Q

Which ancient civilization invented the ff.

►TERRACOTTA ARMY

A

China

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