The Rise of River Valley Civilizations

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Where did the first humans originate?

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The first humans are thought to have come from the Great Rift Valley in East Africa.

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What lifestyle did early humans have?

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Early humans were hunters and gatherers, meaning they didn't grow their own food but hunted animals and collected wild plants.

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What is the Stone Age known for?

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The Stone Age is known for early humans making tools and weapons from stone.

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What was the Neolithic Revolution?

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The Neolithic Revolution was a major change around 10,000 years ago when people started to farm and herd animals, leading to settled communities.

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Why did the first civilizations develop near rivers?

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Rivers provided water for farming, which supported the development of civilizations.

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Name the four major river valley civilizations.

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Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China.

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What were some key inventions of Mesopotamia?

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Mesopotamia invented the wheel, the plow, a writing system called cuneiform, and the first written laws known as the Code of Hammurabi.

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What is Egypt known for?

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Egypt is known for its pharaohs, pyramids, hieroglyphic writing, and advances in medicine, geometry, and astronomy.

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What characterized the civilization in India?

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India developed large cities with advanced cultures.

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What was unique about the Ancient Hebrews?

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The Ancient Hebrews were unique for their belief in one God, known as monotheism, and following the Ten Commandments.