Early Humans
The difference between an observation and an inference.
An observation is what you see; an inference is what you think it means.
Mesopotamia Rivers.
Tigris and Euphrates.
What event began in Ancient Greece and still exists today?
Olympics
What large structure hosted gladiator fights?
Colosseum.
What river was essential to Egyptian life?
Nile River.
Why Ötzi is important.
He gives us information about life thousands of years ago.
Mesopotamian writing system.
Cuneiform.
What is a city-state?
An independent city and surrounding area.
Who were Romulus and Remus?
Legendary founders of Rome.
What is a pharaoh?
The ruler of Ancient Egypt.
Why early humans migrated.
To find food, resources, and better living conditions.
Why is Mesopotamia called the Cradle of Civilization?
It was one of the first places where civilizations developed.
Name one Greek god or goddess.
Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, etc.
What was Pompeii?
A Roman city buried by a volcanic eruption.
Why did Egyptians mummify bodies?
They believed people needed their bodies in the afterlife.
Definition of an artifact.
An object made or used by people in the past.
One Mesopotamian Invention
wheel, writing, irrigation, sailboat,etc
How was Athens different from Sparta?
Athens valued democracy and learning; Sparta focused on military strength.
Name one Roman engineering achievement.
Roads, aqueducts, concrete, bridges.
Why is King Tut famous?
His tomb was discovered mostly intact.
Why archaeologists study artifacts.
To learn about how people lived.
How did rivers help civilizations develop?
Water, food, transportation, fertile soil.
Name one Greek idea that influences us today.
Democracy, philosophy, Olympics, theatre.
Why is Rome considered influential today?
Laws, engineering, government, language.
What does the Book of the Dead tell us about Egyptian beliefs?
Egyptians believed in an afterlife and prepared for it.