Ben SS Flashcards
(7 cards)
What are the 6 ancient civilisations learnt?
- Sumeria
- Egypt
- Greece
- Rome
- China
- India
What are the 7 features of an ancient civilisation?
- Cities
- A system of government
- Division of labour
- Sophiscated Arts and Craftmanship
- Knowledge of Mathematics, Science and Technology
- Sophisticated architecture
- A form of writing
Most civilisations started next to rivers. Rivers - 5 questions.
What are the four main relationships between rivers and humans (benefits)?
- Food - Fertile soil for crops
- Fish - Fresh water - Irrigation
- Washing/Bathing
- Drinking - Useful materials - Building material
- Plant material e.g. Papyrus - Transportation/Trade
Most civilisations started next to rivers. Rivers - 5 questions.
What is the relationship between rivers and humans (harm)?
Destructive Floods
Most civilisations started next to rivers. Rivers - 5 questions.
What are the seven things rivers are normally associated with?
- Wealth/Blessing
- Health/Life
- Gods/The Divine/Deities
- Adventure/Excitement/Discovery
- Strength/Power
- Cleansing
- The Passing Of Time
Most civilisations started next to rivers. Rivers - 5 questions.
What are the three landscape features that rivers create?
- Valleys/Canyons
- Waterfalls
- Flood plains
Most civilisations started next to rivers. Rivers - 5 questions.
Where do rivers flow downhill into from mountains?
A large body of water - Lake
- Sea