Flashcard on Early River Valley Civilizations

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What led to the development of distinct social classes in early river valley civilizations?

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The division of labor

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Key idea about early river valley civilizations?

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They formed around the availability of natural resources

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Which civilization is known for the Code of Hammurabi?

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Babylonians

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What is one of the turning points for the era of early river valley civilizations?

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The development of writing systems

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Which river valley civilization was engaged in trade and developed an alphabet?

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Phoenicians

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What should students compare according to the skills section?

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The social systems of civilizations that developed in Mesopotamia

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What should students describe according to the causation skill?

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The causes and effects of environmental factors on the development of civilizations

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What geographic features are in the south-eastern tip of Arabia?

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Deserts, seas, and mountains

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How did geography affect the growth of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt?

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River valleys provided rich soil to grow abundant amounts of food.

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Which ancient civilization lived between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and developed systems of dams and canals?

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Sumer