The civilization of Ancient Egypt was located on which continent:
Africa
100
Which Mesopotamian king created one of the first sets of laws use in the world?
King Hammurabi
100
This feature of civilization focuses on places where very large groups of people lived together. These are known as:
Cities
100
Were the Ancient Egyptians monotheistic or polytheistic?
Polytheistic - Worshipped many gods
100
Which river was extremely important to the Ancient Egyptians? (Longest river in the world)
Nile River
200
Ancient Mesopotamia was located in which region of the world:
Middle East / Asia
200
Who is the Mesopotamian king that established one of the first empires in the world?
King Sargon
200
Hieroglyphics are an example of this feature of civilization:
Writing Systems
200
Were women a part of all the social classes in Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia?
Yes - Women had many roles, from queen and priestess down to peasant farmer and slave.
200
The Ancient Mesopotamian writing system was known as:
Cuneiform
300
The two large rivers found in Ancient Mesopotamia are called:
Tigris River & Euphrates River
300
What is the term used for Egyptian kings and queens?
Pharaoh
300
Paintings, sculptures, statues, temples, and pyramids are all examples of this feature of civilization:
Art & Architecture
300
The process in which the bodies of the Egyptian kings and queens were prepared for the afterlife was known as:
Mummification
300
The process in which people control the flow of water by using canals and ditches for agriculture is known as:
Irrigation
400
Name one country that exists today where Ancient Mesopotamia used to be located:
Iraq - Iran
400
Define the term Dynasty:
A succession of rulers/leaders from the same family or line.
400
Slaves, peasant farmers, priests, scribes, and queens are examples of people from different groups known as:
Social Classes
400
Name one group of people allowed to enter ziggurats in Ancient Mesopotamia:
Kings & Priests
400
This famous stone tablet allowed people to translate Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics for the first time in many years. It is known as: (Hint: Begins with letter R)
Rosetta Stone
500
Which sea is located to the north of Egypt and the west of Mesopotamia? (Hint: Name begins with the letter M)
Mediterranean Sea
500
Which Egyptian king ruled for 67 years and is considered one of the greatest kings of Ancient Egypt? (Hint: He was known as "________ the Great")
Ramses II - Ramses the Great
500
Bridges, roads, and canals for irrigation are examples of projects built for all people to use. These features of civilization are known as:
Public Works
500
Fill in the blank:
Most rulers in ancient civilizations could do what they wanted. This demonstrates that they had A_______________ power.
Absolute Power
500
The last Ancient Egyptian pharaoh was a very famous queen. What was her name? (Hint: Name begins with the letter C)