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When and where was the Indus Valley Civilization?
On the Indian subcontinent from 2800 BC-1800 BC.
When and where was the Mesopotamia Civilization?
3500 BC-1700 BC, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
What were all the civilizations?
Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley, and Yellow River Valley.
What did the Sumerians invent?
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What does polytheistic mean?
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What was Hammurabi's Code?
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When and where was the Egypt Civilization?
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Why did the Egyptians build large stone pyramids?
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Who were the Pharaohs?
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What was the Egyptians' form of writing?
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When and where was the Yellow River Valley?
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What was China's first civilization?
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When was the first Chinese city built?
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What was the Chinese writing system?
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What is a theocracy?
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What is monotheism?
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What is the agricultural revolution?
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What is another name for the Neolithic Revolution?
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Study Notes
Indus Valley Civilization
- Existed on the Indian subcontinent from 2800 BC to 1800 BC.
Mesopotamia Civilization
- Flourished between 3500 BC and 1700 BC, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Major Civilizations
- Includes Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley, and Yellow River Valley.
Sumerian Inventions
- Invented key technologies such as the wheel, sailboat, cuneiform writing, a 12-month calendar, plow, and water clock.
Polytheism
- Belief in many gods.
Hammurabi's Code
- An ancient written law code emphasizing justice with the principle "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth."
Egyptian Civilization
- Spanned from 3200 BC to 500 BC, primarily along the Nile River.
Purpose of Pyramids
- Constructed for the afterlife of pharaohs to ensure preservation of their bodies.
Pharaohs
- Ancient Egyptian rulers who held significant power and authority.
Egyptian Writing
- Utilized hieroglyphics, a complex system of symbols and signs.
Yellow River Valley Civilization
- Developed between 2000 BC and 1027 BC along the Yellow River in China.
First Chinese Civilization
- Huang He (Yellow River) is recognized as China’s first civilization.
First Chinese City
- Established around 1700 BC.
Chinese Writing System
- Employed pictographs, representing objects and concepts through pictures.
Theocracy
- A system of governance where religious leaders hold authority.
Monarchy
- A form of government where a hereditary ruler, such as a king or queen, leads.
Monotheism
- The belief in worshipping a single god.
Agricultural Revolution
- Transition from hunting and gathering societies to agriculture-based living.
Neolithic Revolution
- Another term for the Agricultural Revolution, marking significant social and technological changes in human life.
Humans
- Classified scientifically as Homo sapiens.
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Test your knowledge on the major ancient river valley civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, Egypt, and the Yellow River Valley. This quiz will help you recall important dates, locations, and key details about these foundational cultures. Perfect for students studying world history.
