What is civilization Flashcards
(17 cards)
which Latin word did “civilization”come from?
civilis
What does “civilization” mean?
city and citizen
What are the features of civilization?
- People settled in cities
- People invented writing for making records and communication
- people made laws to maintain public order
- People set up a government to protect their lives and properties
- People had religious beliefs and practices
- People developed an economic system,and used money in trade
The early civilization all started in________.
river valley
Where did the Fertile Crescent civilization begin?
- Iraq
- Iran
- Syria
- Turkey
When did the Fertile Crescent civilization start and end?
4000BC-539BC
Who created the Fertile Crescent civilization?
The Sumerians
Where did the Nile Valley civilization begin?
Egypt
When did the Nile Valley civilization start and end?
3500BC-305BC
Who created the Nile Valley civilization ?
The ancient Egyptians
Where did the Indus Valley civilization begin?
Pakistan
When did the Indus Valley civilization start and end?
2600BC-1500BC
Who created the Indus Valley civilization?
Dravidians
Where did the Huanghe civilization begin?
- Shanxi
2. Henan
When did the Huanghe civilization start and end?
1600BC-221BC
Who created the Huanghe civilization?
the Shang people
Why did the early people decide to live in river valley?
1.The land along the river valley was always fertile,so the early people could grew crops. Then,they could get more food.
2,they could hunt the animals came to drink water.
3.They could use water to irrigate the crops.
4.They could catch fish.Food wasn’t a problem if they live in river valleys.
5.They could had a stable supply of washing,cooking and drinking.
6.River allowed them to carry goods from one place to another.
