Egypt
What does the word “Sahara” mean in Arabic?
Desert
What does "Mesopotamia" mean in Greek?
Between the rivers
Which philosopher and student of Socrates established the Academy and wrote The Republic?
Plato
Rome was built on ____ Hills. Along the _______ River.
7; Tiber
In Greek, what does the term "Democracy" mean?
Rule of the People
What was the most important physical feature to Ancient Egyptians?
The Nile River
What is the mixture of rich soil and tiny rocks that annual floods brought to the land?
Silt
Which early people were the first to speak Greek?
The Mycenaeans
Who was listed as the first king of Rome?
Romulus
What technique did the Egyptians invent to help preserve the body for the afterlife?
Embalming
___________________ is a long lasting, paper-like material made from reeds used by Ancient Egyptians for writing
Papyrus
_____________ was the leader of the Akkadian Empire; he established the world’s first empire
Sargon
Which power conquered Athens around 330 BC and severely limited the democratic government?
The Macedonians
What was so important about the Law of the Twelve Tablets?
It displayed the laws of Rome for all to see and understand
What was the form of writing invented by the ancient Egyptians called?
Hieroglyphics
___________________ lead the Egyptians to revolt against the Hyksos
Ahmose of Thebes
What is the name of the oldest written story in the world?
Epic of Gilgamesh
What type of literature, central to their education system, included Homer's Iliad and The Odyssey?
Epics
What were two ways the Romans used Checks and Balances on their government?
Used term limits
Gave officials the ability to restrict the powers of others
What is an "Empire"?
Land with different territories and people under a single rule
____________ reunited Egypt following the 160-year civil war
Mentuhotep II
Why was Hammurabi’s Code so important? (2 reasons)
Specific crimes received specific punishments, regardless of social class
Most importantly, it was written down for all to see– allowing everyone to understand what was illegal/legal
Under Cleisthenes' democracy, what rights did all citizens have?
The right to participate in assemblies, express their opinion, and vote
What were the three parts of Rome’s government?
Magistrates
Senate
Assemblies and Tribunes
What is the name of the large area of rich farmland where Mesopotamia is located?
Fertile Crescent