Reading a Map
Early Civilizations
Ancient Egypt
Surprise Column
100
Which direction goes LEFT on a compass rose?
West
100
What continent is considered the birthplace of humanity?
Africa
100
Did Queen Hatshepsut rule during the old or new kingdom of Egypt?
New
200
Name an example of a continent
Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Antarctica
200
What was the main function of the Great Wall of China?
Protection against invaders
200
What is one reason the Old Kingdom of Egypt is so important?
Pyramids were built
200
What was the main purpose of the Great Wall of China?
Protect against invaders
300
Name 1 example of a city
Philadelphia, New York City, etc.
300
What is one difference between the Paleolithic and Neolithic period.
Neolithic - Grew crops Paleolithic - hunter/gatherers for food
300
What was one cause of the Agricultural Revolution?
New farming technology
300
A good ruler has approval from the gods and the gods showed their displeasure of a bad ruler. This is an example of:
Mandate of Heaven
400
Name an example of a Country
United States of America, Brazil, Canada, etc.
400
How did Hammurabi's Code influence modern law?
Formed the basic structure of modern law by sating what a person could or could not do
400
What was Queen Hatshepsut the first of?
First female pharaoh in Egypt.
500
What is the term for where you find out what a map is about?
Title
500
Name an element of civilization from ancient Sumer REMEMBER THERE WERE FIVE!
City, complex institutions, specialized labor, record keeping, advanced technology
500
What is Hieroglyphics?
Form of writing that came from Ancient Egypt
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