Egypt
What river was the center of Egyptian civilization?
The Nile River
Who was the ruler of ancient Egypt?
The Pharaoh
What was the written language of the Sumerians called?
Cuneiform
What two metals are used to make bronze?
Copper and tin
What region did Hammurabi rule?
Mesopotamia
What were the two main divisions of Egypt?
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt
Why did Egyptians bury food and supplies with the dead?
They believed they would need them in the afterlife.
What animal-related invention made it easier to pull carts?
The yoke
What was originally on the outside of the Egyptian pyramids?
Limestone
Why did Hammurabi create his code of laws?
He didnt want to deal with all the cases himself; To give judges guidance when deciding cases.
What position in Egypt did Joseph probably hold?
Vizier
How many days were in the Egyptian calendar year?
365 days
What type of ship was an important Sumerian sailing invention?
The sailing ship
What Egyptian shape inspired the Washington Monument?
An obelisk
According to Hammurabi's claims, what did he want to bring about for the oppressed?
Their well-being