Ancient Civilizations Flashcard

Front

What is the term for the worship of many gods?

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Polytheism

Front

What invention marked the end of prehistory?

Back

Writing

Front

What was the Sumerian religious structure at the center of a city-state?

Back

Ziggurat

Front

Who was a very important person in ancient societies that kept written records?

Back

Scribe

Front

Which group developed the first civilization on earth and was the first to make bronze?

Back

Sumerians

Front

What are the two other names that can also be used for Mesopotamia?

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The Fertile Crescent & The Cradle of Civilization

Front

Why did the world's early civilizations develop along rivers?

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For fertile land and water supply

Front

What event led to the development of permanent settlements or communities? Options: The invention of writing, The development of agriculture, The discovery of fire, The creation of tools

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The development of agriculture

Front

How were the civilizations along the Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, Indus, and Huang He similar?

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They all developed along rivers

Front

As early man switched from hunting and gathering to farming, what effect did this have on their population density?

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It increased