Leaders & Legends
“This pharaoh united Upper and Lower Egypt.”
Who is King Narmer (Menes)?
“Egyptians wrote using this picture-based system.”
What are Hieroglyphics?
“This type of land between rivers made Mesopotamia ideal for farming.”
What is the Fertile Crescent (land or plain)?
“This river in Egypt was the source of life for its people.”
What is the Nile River?
Which Grand Theft Auto game is known for its uncannily accurate recreations of various Los Angeles locations?
GTA V
Double Points
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
Belief in one God.
What is monotheism?
What desert lies to the west of the Nile River?
What is the Sahara Desert
What two rivers supported the growth of Mesopotamia?
What is the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Which state does Sandy Cheeks hail from in SpongeBob SquarePants?
Texas
Who was known as the Sun God in ancient Egypt?
Ra
What did early humans start doing during the Neolithic Age that changed their way of life?
Farming (agriculture).
Why were rivers important for early civilizations?
They provided water for crops, transportation, and trade.
Double Points
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
What is Tenochtitlán
What are the names of the original four Bratz dolls?
Yasmin, Cloe, Sasha, and Jade
Who was the Aztec emperor when the Spanish arrived?
Montezuma II
Why did the Maya build temples and pyramids?
For religious ceremonies and to honor their gods.
How did the Inca adapt to living in the Andes Mountains?
They built terraces to farm on steep slopes.
What ancient people are known for building pyramids as tombs for their rulers?
Who are The Egyptians
Which line from A Minecraft Movie became a viral sensation, causing pandemonium in theaters?
"Chicken jockey"
Why were pharaohs considered both political and religious leaders?
They were seen as gods on Earth with divine power.
What did Egyptians believe happened after death?
They believed in an afterlife where the soul continued to live.
What region was known as the "Fertile Crescent"?
What is Mesopotamia
What was the main difference between nomadic and settled people in early civilizations?
Nomads moved for food; settled people farmed and stayed in one place.
Who was the first Disney princess to have a tattoo?
Pocahontas