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The Mesopotamians invented the wheel which not only improved life for their people, for people in future generations. Which category would this invention go under?

• Geography

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• Achievements

• Politics

• Social Structures

The Egyptians prayed to the gods daily for many blessings. Which category would this go under?

• Geography

• Religion

• Achievements

• Politics

• Social Structures

During ancient Egyptian times, the Nile River would flood over every year, spilling onto the desert sand. The extra moisture in the ground made it possible to farm in a dry desert. Which category would this go under?

• Geography

• Religion

• Achievements

• Politics

• Economy

In ancient India, there were many monsoons (A monsoon is when the wind changes direction along with the season) which could cause much damage and flooding during its season.

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• Achievements

• Politics

• Social Structures

In ancient India, people were organized into categories by how important they were in society (see image). What category would this be under?

• Geography

• Religion

• Achievements

• Politics

• Social Structures/Society

The Chinese sold silk for thousands of years and China was known as the "land of silk". Besides silk, the Chinese also sold (exported) teas, salt, sugar, porcelain, and spices to other peoples to make money. They bought (imported) goods like cotton, ivory, wool, gold, and silver from other peoples. Which category would this fall under? THERE ARE TWO ANSWERS HERE.

• Geography

• Religion

• Achievements

• Politics

• Economy

The Himalayan mountains served as a natural barrier between India and other nations. This natural barrier protected the ancient Indians from foreign invaders. Which category does this fall under?

• Geography

• Religion

• Economy

• Social Structures

The ancient Hebrews were a group of people who were monotheistic, meaning they only believed in one GOD (not many gods like other peoples). Which category would this fall under?

• Geography

• Religion

• Achievements

• Politics

The leaders of ancient China were not selected by the people, but rather, the power and leadership was passed down from one leader to their children, then to their children (and so forth). They believed it was the gods who chose them to lead and it was not the job of the people to choose. Which TWO categories does this fall under? Check off more than one box.

• Geography

• Religion

• Achievements

• Politics

In ancient Mesopotamia, Hammurabi the king, made laws to rule the land. One of his laws was that if a child struck his parents, the child's hands would be cut off. Which category does this fall under?

• Geography

• Religion

• Politics

• Achievements