Ancient Mesopotamia
What is the name of the system of writing Mesopotamia had?
Cuneiform
Ancient Egyptians built __________________.
pyramids
When something is ____________, that means we can see it.
visible
The symbol of Judaism is the _______________.
Star of David
Can an archaeologist help uncover parts of ancient cities to learn about ways people lived a long time ago?
yes!
Mesopotamians believed in _______gods and goddesses.
many!
What was the system of writing Egyptians used?
hieroglyphics
Cuneiform and hieroglyphics are made of __________.
symbols
Christians celebrate ____________ and ___________.
Christmas and Easter
The Egyptians made pyramids accurately. Does that mean they didn't make any mistakes?
yes!
Mesopotamia had the ______ of Babylon.
city
An Egyptian leader is called a _________________.
pharaoh
________ were people in Ancient Mesopotamia who wrote on tablets.
scribes
Followers of Islam are called _______________.
Muslims
A structure with four triangular sides and a square base is called a ___________.
pyramid
The Euphrates and Tigris ________ were important for trade in Mesopotamia.
rivers
Egyptian rivers _____________, and that created very rich soil for crops/food!
flooded
A creature with a body of a lion and the head of a person is called a _____________.
sphinx
Islamic people or Muslims worship in a ________.
mosque
The holy Christian book is called the _________.
Bible
The Code of Hammurabi were written __________ that told people what they could and couldn't do in Mesopotamia.
laws/rules
Egyptians believed in ____________ gods.
many
If I am giving you something and you are giving me something, we are making a ___________.
trade
Which religion is the oldest of all three religions: Judaism, Islam, or Christianity?
Monotheism is the belief in only one_________.
god