Pre-Classical Civilizations Review Study Guide Part II
2. Describe the influence of the Nile River on ancient Egyptian life. The Nile –Precious gift –Water for drinking, washing, crops & livestock –Travel & trade –Papyrus grew along the Nile –Enriched the soil by regular flooding –Fish for food –Due to flooding, boundaries had to be redrawn, making geometry & surveying necessary
9. Slavery was common in ancient civilizations. Explain how a person could become enslaved Prisoners of war Unpaid debts Criminal actions Slavery could be a temporary situation –Could be released after debt was paid –Could be a penalty of a certain length A parent could sell a child into slavery
11. What were the common roles of women in civilizations studied in this unit? Management of the home Caring for children Early education of children Food preparation Sometimes, in charge of growing crops Sometimes could own property and business (depended on civilization)