Ben SS Flashcards

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What are the 6 ancient civilisations learnt?

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  1. Sumeria
  2. Egypt
  3. Greece
  4. Rome
  5. China
  6. India
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What are the 7 features of an ancient civilisation?

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  1. Cities
  2. A system of government
  3. Division of labour
  4. Sophiscated Arts and Craftmanship
  5. Knowledge of Mathematics, Science and Technology
  6. Sophisticated architecture
  7. A form of writing
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Most civilisations started next to rivers. Rivers - 5 questions.

What are the four main relationships between rivers and humans (benefits)?

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  1. Food - Fertile soil for crops
    - Fish
  2. Fresh water - Irrigation
    - Washing/Bathing
    - Drinking
  3. Useful materials - Building material
    - Plant material e.g. Papyrus
  4. Transportation/Trade
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Most civilisations started next to rivers. Rivers - 5 questions.

What is the relationship between rivers and humans (harm)?

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Destructive Floods

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Most civilisations started next to rivers. Rivers - 5 questions.

What are the seven things rivers are normally associated with?

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  1. Wealth/Blessing
  2. Health/Life
  3. Gods/The Divine/Deities
  4. Adventure/Excitement/Discovery
  5. Strength/Power
  6. Cleansing
  7. The Passing Of Time
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Most civilisations started next to rivers. Rivers - 5 questions.

What are the three landscape features that rivers create?

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  1. Valleys/Canyons
  2. Waterfalls
  3. Flood plains
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Most civilisations started next to rivers. Rivers - 5 questions.

Where do rivers flow downhill into from mountains?

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A large body of water - Lake

- Sea

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