TNReady Social Studies Review

the earliest period of human history; existed before written records; the people were hunter-gatherers

people who move from place to place as a group to find food for themselves

The huge change that took place when nomads began to farm and domesticate plants and animals instead of wandering and searching for food.

taming animals or plants for human use

A society with cities, a central government, job specialization, and social classes; is able to exist because of agriculture

the process of using metal to make something new, like tools or jewelry

A group of states or territories controlled by one ruler

Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials directly

A form of government in which the people select representatives to govern them and make laws.

a line of rulers from one family

A group of ancient city-states in southern Mesopotamia; the earliest civilization in Mesopotamia.

The world's first empire; conquered the Sumerian city-states; led by Sargon

The leader of the Akkadian Empire; known as the world's first emperor

The first Babylonian king who made Babylon an empire and is known for his law codes

Conquered the Akkadian Empire; known for their king Hammurabi who created the world's first written law codes