6th Grade Spring Break Challenge #7

They wanted better resources for shelter.

They followed animals that were migrating with the seasons.

They wanted to overtake neighboring tribes.

They wanted better soil to grow crops.

a warmer climate

a nearby water source (i.e. river)

large, flat areas for constructing homes

access to metals such as iron or bronze

an individual had to perform all tasks necessary to survive

an individual could focus on producing a good or service not related to farming (i.e pottery, clothing)

an individual could only do the job given to them by the government ruler; usually based on their education

an individual had to do the tasks assigned to them by their ancestors; some believed were spirits within them

by growing small gardens

by purchasing it

by bartering for it

by hunting and gathering

Religion was separate from all other parts of daily life (like government and culture).

People worshiped many different gods.

Religion was based on scientific study.

People were encouraged to study and rewrite sacred texts.

the development of gunpowder helped in demolition

they discovered a new type of soil that would grow exotic fruit

creating bronze tools helped in developing a stronger plow

priests were responsible for the first monotheistic religion

They provided it with natural resources.

They were home to nearby trading partners.

They were a means of transportation.

They protected it from invasion.

Punishments should be the same for everyone.

Society should be ruled by law.

People should be taught to read the laws.

Judges should be appointed to interpret the law.

from the gods

from winning a war

from the ruling class

from their wealth

cuneiform

hieroglyphics

alphabet

pressed images on seals