First Lesson Flashcards
Located in the southernmost tip of ancient
Mesopotamia
Sumerian Civilization
Located in an archipelago in the Southeastern part of Europe
Greek
Civilization
Emerged near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Babylonian Civilization
Oldest civilization in
Asia,
Chinese
Civilization
It is said to be the cradle of politics and governance.
Roman
Civilization
They are are great builders, engineers and
architects.
The Babylonians
Egyptian Civilization - Paper, Were used for record-keeping and communication
Clay
Tablets
Egyptians writing system
Hieroglyphics
It is used for health and aesthetics
reasons / Improve and highlight facial features.
Egyptian Civilization - Cosmetics
They are worn to protect shaved heads of the wealthy Egyptians from the harmful rays of the sun
Egyptian Civilization - Cosmetics - Wig
The amount of water remaining in the device determines how much time has elapsed
Water Clock
It was during this period when the current concept of science began.
Classical Antiquity
It is an archipelago in the southeastern part of Europe.
Greece
water is siphoned off at a faster rate into the third vessel which could cause the expulsion of contained air, creating a whistling noise.
Greek Civilization - Alarm Clock
They only required access to rivers or flowing water where a mechanism of large wheel with small bucket of water attached to it could be installed.
Greek Civilization - Water Mill
The rise of Christianity in Europe was also considered a factor in the decline of
science.
The first newspaper, known as
gazettes
Chinese were the ones who developed the technology to harvest silk and process it to produce paper and clothing.
Silk
Weaving
It was believed that the first tea was drunk by a
Chinese emperor.
Originally was developed by Chinese alchemist who aimed to achieve immortality.
Gun
Powder
It was constructed to keep out foreign invaders and control the borders of China.
Great Wall of China
