The Rise of Civilization Flashcards
Harappa
Urban center in the Indus Valley, had c. 35000 inhabitants
Mohenjo-Daro
Urban center in the Indus Valley, several tines the size of Harappa
Huang He
River in China
Yangtzi
River in China
Shang
Early dynasty in China
Tang
Mythical founder of the Shang dynasty
Xia
Mythical Chinese dynasty predating the Shang
“Oracle Bone Inscriptions”
Shoulder bones of cattle and bottom shells of turtles on which messages were written for divination
Norte Chico
Civilization in the Andes, in today’s Peru, characterized by monumental architecture, non-grain-based farming, and the absence of a writing system and little contact with outside world
Olmecs
Early civilization of Mesoamerica, in parts of today’s Mexico dating to c. 1200 - 450 BC; developed impressive ceremonial centers
San Lorenzo
Olmec center
La Venta
Olmec main center of 900 BC
