Ancient Civilizations #1
This group of ancient peoples developed hieroglyphics.
The Ancient Egyptians
The two main mountain ranges that run through Italy are the Apennines and this mountain range.
The Alps
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 did the Phoenicians come up with as an innovation to the World?
The alphabet
What major geographical feature served as the southern border of Ancient China?
Himalaya Mountains
The Papyrus Plant
What is the belief in many gods?
polytheism
Egypt is located in the northeastern corner of Africa along this river.
The Nile River
The Babylonian King came up with a sophisticated system of rules and laws that influenced the World
The Code of Hammurabi
What does 'CE' and 'BCE' stand for?
Known as a calendar system ‘Common (current) Era’ or 'Before Common Era'
This group of ancient peoples invented the compass and gun powder.
The Ancient Chinese
What is the above ground structure built to transport fresh water into Rome?
An aqueduct
How many years are in a decade, and how many years are in a century?
decade = 10
century = 100
Why was Iron better than Bronze in the ancient times when discovered by the Hittites?
Iron was more plentiful in the earth and it made a better tool it was strong and could be made to be sharp
What technological advancement was built by Ancient China as giant shield to keep them safe from enemies who could try and attack?
The Great Wall of China
What did Egyptian priests do to Pharaohs once they died?
Started the mummification process before putting into a tomb specially built for the Pharaoh.
Why did the Ancient Egyptians live near the Nile River?
The Nile River flooded every year, which helped water their crops.
Why did ancient civilizations tend to grow in River Valleys?
a source of transportation and trade and fertile soil for the crops
What is the name of the stadium where gladiators battle other gladiators and beasts simply for the entertainment of the others?
The Colosseum
What did ancient man do that made life easier where they didn't have to go hunt animals?
they domesticated animals
what was the name of the trade route across land to China?
The Great Silk Road
What was the environmental climate like in Ancient Egypt?
2) Desert Climate: Hot and Dry.
What rivers lie in the area of ancient Mesopotamia?
Tigres and Euphrates Rivers
This was a network of routes used by traders for more than 1,500 years linking China with the West.
The Silk Road