Mesopotamia & Babylon
What 2 rivers gave Mesopotamia its name, meaning “land between rivers?”
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Along which river did Ancient Egyptian civilization develop?
The Nile River
Which Greek city-state was famous for its military training and warrior culture?
Sparta
Which ancient civilization developed along the Indus River?
The Indus Valley Civilization
Which Mesoamerican civilization is famous for its chinampas, sometimes called floating gardens?
The Aztecs
What were ziggurats?
Large, stepped religious temples built by ancient Mesopotamian Civilziations
What were the rulers of Ancient Egypt called?
Pharaohs
Which Greek city-state is famous for developing an early form of democracy?
Athens
Have scholars fully deciphered the Indus Valley script?
No, it remans undeciphered
Which ancient Mesoamerican civilization developed a sophisticated calendar system and hieroglyphic writing?
The Maya
What ancient writing system was developed by the Sumerians?
Cuneiform
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture-like symbols?
Hieroglyphics
What is an aqueduct, and which civilization is especially famous for building them?
A structure or channel that carries water over distances; Ancient Rome
Which ancient civilization is traditionally credited with first producing silk?
Ancient China
What mountain range was home to the Inca Empire?
The Andes Mountains
Which Babylonian king is famous for one of the earliest extensive written law codes?
Hammurabi
Ancient Israel was distinctive for its belief in one God. What is this belief Called?
Monotheism
What large Roman amphitheater was used for gladiatorial contests?
The Colosseum
What major Chinese invention was used to make books and documents?
Paper
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlan
What legendary gardens of Babylon are counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
What is the name of the collection of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible?
The Torah
Name two major differences between Athens and Sparta.
Athens emphasized civic participation, education, and the arts; Sparta emphasized military training and discipline.
What is the name of the ancient trade network that connected China with Central Asia and beyond?
The Silk Road
What famous Inca site sits high in the Andes Mountains of Peru?
Machu Picchu