Terms : Hide Images
| 7338274951 | Nomad | • People with no permanent living spaces • Move around constantly • Someone who wanders This was important in the time period because Nomad's discovered new lands and the treasures within the land | 0 | |
| 7338316853 | Foraging societies | • Societies that used foraging and gathering as their main food source • Different from Pastoral societies • Also hunted wild animals Foraging societies were important because they were good at making do with the environment | 1 | |
| 7338363342 | Pastoral Societies | • Societies that focused on domesticated animals for their food • Different from foraging societies • Typically nomadic Pastoral societies were important because they learned how to domestic animals for their advantage | 2 | |
| 7338389802 | Cuneiform | • Some of the first writings recorded • First created by the Sumerians in 3500 B.C. • Drawn on clay tablets Cuneiform is important because it created a way for ancient people to communicate with each other | 3 | |
| 7338418346 | Polytheistic | • The belief in many gods • Polytheism was popular in many cultures • Many cultures had separate worships for each god Polytheism is important because it was the base religion type that became popular in ancient civilizations | 4 | |
| 7338450551 | Ziggurat | • A large temple • Built by the Mesopotamians •Mostly made out of bricks Ziggurats were important because they showed the great architecture of the Meopotamians | 5 | |
| 7338474380 | Code of Hamurrabi | • The set of "rules" in Mesopotamia • Created in 1750 B.C. • Crated by Babylonian king, Hammurabi The Code of Hammurabi is important because it set the rules and boundaries for a large civilization like Mesopotamia | 6 | |
| 7338503272 | Pharaohs | • Egyptian rulers • Seen as a divine power • Had rule over everybody else Pharaoh are important because they ruled and controlled Egypt | 7 | |
| 7338518341 | Hieroglyphics | • A form of Egyptian writing • Used special pictures as words • Used as communication all throughout Egypt Hieroglyphics are important because they set up a successful communication method throughout Egypt | 8 | |
| 7338545428 | Mummification | • The process of mummifying something • Widely used by the Egyptians • Only the rich could get mummified Mummification is important becuase it allowed Egyptians to keep their leader with them | 9 | |
| 7338577949 | Pyramids | • Large structures built by the Egyptians • Used for shines • Built out of limestone and rock Pyramids are important because they played a big religious part in Egypt | 10 | |
| 7338950587 | Calender | • An item used to dertemine the day • Used throughout the world • Made different ways Caleledenrs are important because they were an excellent tool | 11 | |
| 7338972191 | Hinduism | • Popular in India • Belief in Karma, as well as other Indian thoughts • Created by the Vedic Region Hinduism is important because it was the main form of religion in India | 12 | |
| 7339003383 | The Vedas | • Large bodies of text • Created for Hindus • Multiple in the series The Vedas were important because they set up Hindu Religion | 13 | |
| 7339023483 | The Upinshads | • A Sanskrit book containing beliefs • Used by Hindus and Buddhists • Promoted spiritual ideas The Upinshads were important because they created many religions and beliefs throughout India | 14 | |
| 7339047082 | Brahmans | • Supreme englightment • In both Hinduism and Buddhism • The highest point of the religion Brahmans were important because it encouraged people to practice Hinduism and Buddhism | 15 | |
| 7339067860 | Patriarchy | • System of Government where only one person has power • Usually the eldest or "alpha" male take the position • Very Sexist Patriarchy is important because it was a of government for many civilizations | 16 | |
| 7339095174 | Mandate of Heaven | • Rules created by the Zhou • Told individuals how to behave and act • Prevented unruly king taking power The Mandate of Heaven is important because it allowed the people of China to live without the control of a tyrant leader | 17 | |
| 7339115466 | Bureaucracy | • Government where a group of officials run the area • The group of officials were responsible for making decisions • Similar to Hierarchy Bureaucracy was important because groups of people could make better decisions than just one person | 18 |
