The study of Earth and its features.

Seasonal winds that shift in direction.

Invention of tools, mastery over fire, development of language. Ranges from 2.5 million B.C. to 8,000 B.C.

Long-lasting pattern of organization in a community.

The longest river in the world.

Describes where something is in terms of other areas.

Only about ______% of China's land is farmable.

Transition from hunting and gathering societies to one of agriculture and settlement. Began around 12,000 years ago. (A.K.A. the Agricultural Revolution)

Defined as a form of culture characterized by cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping, and advanced technology.

Belief in many gods.

What and area looks like in both physical and human terms.

Historical pattern of the rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties.

Polish stone tools, make pottery, grow crops, raise animals. Ranges from 8,000 B.C. to 3,000 B.C.

Skilled workers who make goods by hand; wide ranges of crafts produced helped cities become centers of trade.

City and its surrounding lands functioning as an independent political unit.

Any area that has common characteristics.

Fortified area which contained major buildings of the city in Indian cities.

Taming animals to be used as a constant food source.

Food surpluses provided the opportunity for ______.

First uniform code of laws meant to unify a diverse empire.

Transfer of people, goods, and ideas from one place to another.

The ______ dynasty established feudalism.

Using knowledge to create or adapt tools and inventions to solve problems.

A professional record keeper.

Egypt was believed to be united into one kingdom under ______ ______