Ancient Civilizations #1
This group of ancient peoples developed hieroglyphics.
The Ancient Egyptians
What structure did Romans build for shows and fights?
Colosseum
Where was the Ancient Mesopotamian civilization'? Name current countries or rivers
Mesopotamia was in current Iraq, Syria, Iran, and Jordan. Formerly Sumer; Or between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What does A.D. stand for? (the Latin translation)
anno domini
Athens was called as "the home of..."
Democracy
What were Egyptian kings called?
Pharaohs
What is the belief in many gods?
polytheism
Egypt is located in the northeastern corner of Africa along this river.
The Nile River
Where did the Maya live?
Central America
3 social classes in Rome
Patricians, plebs, slaves
Name one famous Greek philosopher.
Socrates / Plato / Aristotle
What is the above ground structure built to transport fresh water into Rome?
An aqueduct
What did the Maya use to measure time?
A calendar
Greek
This city-state was famous for its powerful army and strict military training, where boys began training at age 7.
Sparta
Why is Greece important to modern government?
It introduced democracy.
Who was the first emperor of the Rome?
Augustus or Octavian
What were Roman roads important for?
Trade and army movement
According to Roman Mythology, who founded Ancient Rome?
Romulus and Remus
This was a network of routes used by traders for more than 1,500 years linking China with the West.
The Silk Road
Why did Mesopotamian cities need strong laws like the Code of Hammurabi?
Because growing cities had more people, trade, and conflicts, so clear laws were needed to keep order and justice.
How did Egypt’s deserts protect the civilization?
The deserts acted as natural barriers against invasions, helping Egypt stay stable for a long time.
Who were not included in democracy in Athens ?
Only free adult men who were citizens could vote; women, slaves, and foreigners were excluded.
Why was the invention of zero important in Maya mathematics?
It allowed them to make advanced calculations, especially for astronomy and calendar systems.
This Mesopotamian invention greatly improved farming by moving water from rivers to fields.
irrigation