Ancient Civilizations Vocabulary

Define archaeology

• an area of land that is unified by a common characteristic, such as political unity, linguistic unity, or common climate patterns.

• the ability to read and write.

• the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains

• a long-standing practice, tradition, or custom that regulates a group .

Define city-state

• consists of a central independent city and the land around it.

• the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular group

• a spatial area that is characterized by a population that shares common beliefs, history, language, customs, and traditions

• a long-standing practice, tradition, or custom that regulates a group .

Define culture

• long-standing practices, traditions, or customs that regulate a group

• the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular group

• area of land that is unified by a common characteristic, such as political unity, linguistic unity, or common climate patterns

• an area distinguished by unique physical and human characteristics

Define irrigation

• the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

• a complex society with urban development, social classes, systems of communication, and control over their environment

• the art or practice of designing a building

• creating a supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels. 

Define River Valley

• a low area of land that is suitable for farming, but especially has great access to water.

• creating a supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.

• An area of land surrounded by water on three sides

• A thin strip of land connecting two larger bodies of land

Define civilization

• the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular group.

• consists of a central independent city and the land around it.

• an area of land that is unified by a common characteristic, such as political unity, linguistic unity, or common climate patterns.

• a complex society with urban development, social classes, systems of communication, and control over their environment.

Define institution

• the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

• the ability to read and write

• a long-standing practice, tradition, or custom that regulates a group

• characterized by a population that shares common beliefs, history, language, customs, and traditions.

Define culture region

• a long-standing practice, tradition, or custom that regulates a group .

• The art or practice of designing a building

• an area that is characterized by a population that shares common beliefs, history, language, customs, and traditions.

• a complex society with urban development, social classes, systems of communication, and control over their environment.

Define Mesopotamia

• between two rivers

• near the rivers

• between two city-states

• the valley between the rivers

Define region

• an area that is characterized by a population that shares common beliefs, history, language, customs, and traditions.

• an area of land that is unified by a common characteristic, such as political unity, linguistic unity, or common climate patterns.

• a long-standing practice, tradition, or custom that regulates a group

• a low area of land that is suitable for farming, but especially has great access to water.