End Of Year Review Flashcards
What river was essential for the survival of ancient Egyptians?
Nile River
Hammurabi’s Code operates under this phrase. . .
Eye for an eye
Characteristics of Spartan Life
- devoted to war
- men known for bravery
- women were able to work outside of the home
- women had freedoms
What 2 rivers were vital to the survival of people who lives in Mesopotamia?
Tigris River and Euphrates River
The Tigris & Euphrates Rivers provided good soil to farm. As a result Mesopotamia was known as. . .
The Fertile Crescent
What is a republic?
A form of government in which the leader is not a king or a queen but a person who is elected by a vote.
Citizens in a republic have a right to vote.
Ancient Greek city-states were known as…
Polis
What was the purpose of ancient Egyptian mummification?
Ancient Egyptians believed the body needed to be preserved for the after life.
Explain how ancient Egyptians were able to become successful farmers
- Learned to use irrigation systems to control water
2. A shadoof was used to transport water from Nile to fields
What is a citizen?
An inhabitant of a city or town, especially one entitled to its privileges
The 12 tables created a law within the ancient Roman Empire. The laws provided the idea that…
All free citizens had the right to be treated equally by the legal system.
Most Egyptian pharaohs were buried in this region
Valley of the Kings
What development allowed Stone Age people to settle down and begin to live in villages?
Farming
A belief in many gods…
Polytheism
What land feature is Italy and Greece?
Peninsula
