Exploring Early Civilizations Flashcard

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What is a primary source?

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An artifact or document created during the time under study

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Main difference between the Paleolithic Era and the Neolithic Revolution?

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The development of agriculture

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Which two rivers are associated with the development of Mesopotamian civilization?

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Tigris and Euphrates

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What is cuneiform?

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An ancient writing system

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Which term refers to the process of taming animals for human use?

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Domestication

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What is a ziggurat?

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A step-shaped temple in Mesopotamia

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What is a characteristic of a civilization?

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Specialized jobs and complex institutions

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What is the Fertile Crescent?

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An area of rich soil in the Middle East where early civilizations began

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Which of the following best describes a secondary source? A diary written by a Sumerian farmer, A modern textbook about Mesopotamia, An ancient clay tablet, A stone tool from the Neolithic Era

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A modern textbook about Mesopotamia

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Why was fertile soil important to early river valley civilizations?

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It allowed for successful agriculture and food surplus