The Cradles of Civilization Mr. Ornstein Willow Canyon High School AP World History
Along what geographic feature did the first civilizations begin? Answer Along what geographic feature did the first civilizations begin? What are 4 Characteristics of civilization? What changed during the Neolithic Revolution?
What is usually associated with a cradle? Answer: What is usually associated with a cradle?
Cradles of Civilization Where Civilization Began First Four Civilizations All Begin Along River Valleys
Why River Valleys??? Fertile Land Mud For Building Fresh Water Source for People and Animals Access to Trade Routes
Why did Civilizations Begin Along River Valleys? Answer: Why did Civilizations Begin Along River Valleys?
4 Cradles of Civilization Mesopotamia-Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Egypt-Nile River South Asia (India)-Indus River China-Hwang He (Yellow) River
Egypt was most advanced. Indus was largest. Cradle Facts Mesopotamia Was First. Egypt was most advanced. Indus was largest. China is longest continuous civilization.
Yangtze River New Evidence Suggestion that the Yangtze River in China may be the birthplace of Chinese Civilization. 3 Gorges Dam is Being Built and Research Area is Being Flooded before definitive answers found.
Summary/Ticket Out the Door Why did Early Civilization Begin Along River Valleys? Where were the first Cradles of Civilization?