Prehistory Flashcards

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The period of time before written records.

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Prehistory

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The era of prehistory that lasted from 2 million B.C. to about 9000 B.C., also known as the Paleolithic Period.

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Old Stone Age

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The period of time during which the introduction of agriculture led people to transition from nomadic to settled life.

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Neolithic Revolution

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The belief that spirits and forces live within animals, objects, or dreams.

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Animism

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In ancient civilizations, a person specially trained to read, write, and keep records.

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Scribe

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The ruler of Akkad, who created the first known Empire. He reigned from 2334 B.C. to 2279 B.C.

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Sargon

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the king of Upper Egypt, united the two regions of Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt and used a geographical feature THE NILE RIVER that served as a highway linking the two regions together. 

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Menes

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Branch of law that deals with private rights and matters.

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Civil Law

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Branch of law that deals with offenses against others

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Criminal Law

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King of the Babylonian empire. He rebuilt the city of Babylon and is credited with the construction of the famous Hanging Gardens.

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Nebuchadnezzar