2. ChAPtER oNE tESt REViEW Presented by: Mrs. King

3. We use the Western, or Christian calendar. It is based on...

4. the birth of Jesus Christ.

5. As a result, B.C. means Before Christ

6. A.D. means “anno domini” or “in the year of our Lord.”

7. Place these times in order: 1987 B.C. 2002 B.C. A.D. 1422 A.D. 18 56 B.C. A.D. 2000

8. Place these times in order: 1987 B.C.A. 2002 B.C. 2002 B.C. A.D. 1422 A.D. 18 56 B.C. A.D. 2000

9. Place these times in order: 1987 B.C.A. 2002 B.C. 2002 B.C.B. 1987 B.C. A.D. 1422 A.D. 18 56 B.C. A.D. 2000

10. Place these times in order: 1987 B.C.A. 2002 B.C. 2002 B.C.B. 1987 B.C. A.D. 1422C. 56 B.C. A.D. 18 56 B.C. A.D. 2000

11. Place these times in order: 1987 B.C.A. 2002 B.C. 2002 B.C.B. 1987 B.C. A.D. 1422C. 56 B.C. A.D. 18D. A.D. 18 56 B.C. A.D. 2000

12. Place these times in order: 1987 B.C.A. 2002 B.C. 2002 B.C.B. 1987 B.C. A.D. 1422C. 56 B.C. A.D. 18D. A.D. 18 56 B.C.E. A.D. 1422 A.D. 2000

13. Place these times in order: 1987 B.C.A. 2002 B.C. 2002 B.C.B. 1987 B.C. A.D. 1422C. 56 B.C. A.D. 18D. A.D. 18 56 B.C.E. A.D. 1422 A.D. 2000F. A.D. 2000

14. C. Means circa, or about.

15. The word PALEOLITHIC means...

16. Paleolithic people... 1. Were nomads (hunters and gatherers) 2. And learned to use fire, language and technology

17. The word NEOLITHIC means...

18. Neolithic people... 1.Learned how to farm. 2. Learned to domesticate animals.

19. The Farming Revolution occurred during the Neolithic Age. (Neolithic Revolution) As a result... People formed villages. Population increased. People began to specialize in jobs. Surplus of food and other items led to trade.

20. MESOPOTAMIA Is called the “LAND BETWEEN THE RIVERS” LOCATED BETWEEN TIGRIS AND EUPHRATES RIVERS

21. Civilizations are... Complex societies with: Cities Organized government Art Religion Class divisions Writing

22. The first civilizations arose in river valleys because the conditions were good for farming, it had a water supply, transportation and trade.

23. Sumer, located in southern Mesopotamia, is often called “the cradle of civilization.” WHY???

24. Sumer, located in southern Mesopotamia, is often called “the cradle of civilization.” WHY??? Because of all of its’ great achievements in science, math and literature. (Epic of Gilgamesh, 12 month calendar, geometry, #’s based on 60, cuneiform, sailboat, plow, irrigation, wagon wheel)

25. Hammurabi was a famous king of ancient Babylon. He is known for the “Code of Hammurabi” which was a collection of laws. Some punishments are considered very harsh today.

26. The Assyrians learned ____ technology from the Hittites.

27. The Assyrians learned IRON technology from the Hittites.

28. Iron technology is important because... it makes better and stronger weapons and better farming tools.

29. KING NEBUDCHANEZZAR Built the “Hanging Gardens of Babylon” Why??

30. KING NEBUDCHANEZZAR Built the “Hanging Gardens of Babylon” Why?? To please his wife, Amyitis who was homesick for her homeland.

31. 1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate A. One who moves from place to place searching for food and water B. a Sumerian temple C. wedge-shaped writing D. taming animals and plants for human use

32. 1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate wedge-shaped writing

33. 1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate A. One who moves from place to place searching for food and water B. a Sumerian temple D. taming animals and plants for human use

34. 1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate wedge-shaped writing a Sumerian temple

35. 1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate A. One who moves from place to place searching for food and water D. taming animals and plants for human use

36. 1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate wedge-shaped writing a Sumerian temple One who moves from place to place searching for food and water

37. 1.Cuneiform 2. Ziggurat 3. Nomad 4. Domesticate wedge-shaped writing a Sumerian temple One who moves from place to place searching for food and water taming animals and plants for human use

38. Monotheism is the belief in ONE GOD. Polytheism is the belief in MANY GODS.

39. Define: 1.City-state 2. Artisan 3. Scribe

40. Define: 1. city-state an independent state made up of a city and the surrounding land and villages 2. Artisan 3. Scribe

41. Define: 1. city-state an independent state made up of a city and the surrounding land and villages 2. Artisan a skilled craftsperson 3. Scribe

42. Define: 1. city-state an independent state made up of a city and the surrounding land and villages 2. Artisan a skilled craftsperson 3. Scribe a record keeper (one who can write)

43. STUDY FOR FRIDAY’S TEST!!!