Introduction to Ancient Civilizations

Ancient civilizations occurred ...

• a few years ago

• hundreds of years ago

• thousands of years ago

• in the future

Which abbreviation represents the time period we are living in now?

• A.D.

• B.C.

Which initials would you use to describe the time period of many ancient civilizations?

• B.C.E

• C.E.

What allowed people to settle in one place and develop civilizations with cities?

• learning to read and write

• farming which created a surplus of food

• wealthy rulers who shared their food and riches

• the invention of money

What did people do for food BEFORE ancient civilizations were developed?

• farmed

• hunted & gathered

• nothing

• merchants

What does "surplus" mean?

• having extra of something

• not having enough of something

• serving food to others

• adding more food to a common storage area

What were 3 main reasons that civilizations were established near water sources? Pick 3!

• water for crops & catching fish

• transportation & trade

• building homes & temples

• drinking & bathing

• religion

Irrigation systems are used in both ancient and modern times. What are irrigation systems used for?

• to honor God/the gods

• to water crops

• for merchants to trade with

• to punish those who broke the law

Who made the laws in ancient societies?

• merchants & craftspeople

• rulers & priests

• farmers

• hunters & gatherers

Which of the following is a job that someone in the top social class would have?

• priest

• slave

• farmer

• craftsperson