ChAPtER oNE tESt REViEW Presented by: Mrs. King

We use the Western, or Christian calendar. It is based on. . .

the birth of Jesus Christ.

As a result, B.C. means Before Christ

“in the year of our Lord.” A.D. means “anno domini” or “in the year of our Lord.”

Place these times in order: 1987 B.C. 2002 B.C. A.D. 1422 A.D. 18 56 B.C. A.D. 2000

Place these times in order: 1987 B.C. A. 2002 B.C. 2002 B.C. A.D. 1422 A.D. 18 56 B.C. A.D. 2000

Place these times in order: 1987 B.C. A. 2002 B.C. 2002 B.C. B. 1987 B.C. A.D. 1422 A.D. 18 56 B.C. A.D. 2000

Place these times in order: 1987 B.C. A. 2002 B.C. 2002 B.C. B. 1987 B.C. A.D. 1422 C. 56 B.C. A.D. 18 56 B.C. A.D. 2000

Place these times in order: 1987 B.C. A. 2002 B.C. 2002 B.C. B. 1987 B.C. A.D. 1422 C. 56 B.C. A.D. 18 D. A.D. 18 56 B.C. A.D. 2000

Place these times in order: 1987 B.C. A. 2002 B.C. 2002 B.C. B. 1987 B.C. A.D. 1422 C. 56 B.C. A.D. 18 D. A.D. 18 56 B.C. E. A.D. 1422 A.D. 2000

Place these times in order: 1987 B.C. A. 2002 B.C. 2002 B.C. B. 1987 B.C. A.D. 1422 C. 56 B.C. A.D. 18 D. A.D. 18 56 B.C. E. A.D. 1422 A.D. 2000 F. A.D. 2000

C. Means circa, or about.

The word PALEOLITHIC means. . . OLD STONE AGE

Paleolithic people. . . 1. Were nomads (hunters and gatherers) 2. And learned to use fire, language and technology

The word NEOLITHIC means. . . NEW STONE AGE

Neolithic people. . . 1.Learned how to farm. 2. Learned to domesticate animals.

The Farming Revolution, or Agricultural Revolution occurred during the Neolithic Age. (Neolithic Revolution) As a result. . . People formed villages. Population increased. People began to specialize in jobs. Surplus of food and other items led to trade. PG. 15!

MESOPOTAMIA Is called the “LAND BETWEEN THE RIVERS” LOCATED BETWEEN TIGRIS AND EUPHRATES RIVERS

Complex societies with: Civilizations are. . . Complex societies with: Cities Organized government Art Religion Class divisions Writing

The first civilizations arose in river valleys because the conditions were good for farming, it had a water supply, transportation and trade.

Sumer, located in southern Mesopotamia, is often called “the cradle of civilization.” WHY???

Sumer, located in southern Mesopotamia, is often called “the cradle of civilization.” WHY??? Because of all of its’ great achievements in science, math and literature. (Epic of Gilgamesh, 12 month calendar, geometry, #’s based on 60, cuneiform, sailboat, plow, irrigation, wagon wheel)

Hammurabi was a famous king of ancient Babylon. He is known for the “Code of Hammurabi” which was a collection of laws. Some punishments are considered very harsh today.

The Assyrians learned ____ technology from the Hittites.

The Assyrians learned IRON technology from the Hittites.

Iron technology is important because. . . it makes better and stronger weapons and better farming tools.

KING NEBUDCHANEZZAR Built the “Hanging Gardens of Babylon” Why??

Why?? KING NEBUDCHANEZZAR Built the “Hanging Gardens of Babylon” To please his wife, Amyitis who was homesick for her homeland.

1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate A. One who moves from place to place searching for food and water B. a Sumerian temple C. wedge-shaped writing D. taming animals and plants for human use

1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate wedge-shaped writing

1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate A. One who moves from place to place searching for food and water B. a Sumerian temple D. taming animals and plants for human use

1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate wedge-shaped writing a Sumerian temple

1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate A. One who moves from place to place searching for food and water D. taming animals and plants for human use

1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate wedge-shaped writing a Sumerian temple One who moves from place to place searching for food and water

1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate wedge-shaped writing a Sumerian temple One who moves from place to place searching for food and water taming animals and plants for human use

Monotheism is the belief in ONE GOD. Polytheism is the belief in MANY GODS.

Define: City-state 2. Artisan 3. Scribe

Define: 1. city-state an independent state made up of a city and the surrounding land and villages 2. Artisan 3. Scribe

Define: 1. city-state an independent state made up of a city and the surrounding land and villages 2. Artisan a skilled craftsperson 3. Scribe

Define: 1. city-state an independent state made up of a city and the surrounding land and villages 2. Artisan a skilled craftsperson 3. Scribe a record keeper (one who can write)