What are civilizations?
complex societies
This is the main thing that separated the Neolithic Era from the Paleolithic Era.
Farming
Who was the leader of the government in Ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
Describe the religion of Ancient Greece.
They believed in many gods and goddesses.
What is a group of lions called?
a pride
What is a large group of people who live together in a specific space called?
a city
What is one geographic feature that influenced the location of early civilizations?
rivers (water)
What are tombs the Egyptians built for their pharaohs called?
pyramids
Name one city in Ancient Greece.
Athens, Sparta
What are baby goats called?
kids
What is a set of spiritual beliefs, values, and practices called?
religion
What is taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for working on a farm called?
animal domestication
What was the system of writing in Ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
What was the system of writing in Ancient Greece?
What is the only mammal which can fly?
A bat
What is a broad group in society having common economic, cultural, or political status?
social classes
What is having more than enough food called?
food surplus (or surplus of food)
Name one city in Ancient Egypt.
Alexandria, Thinis, Memphis, Thebes...
Name 2 examples of public works.
temples, theaters, covered walkways, gymnasiums, sports stadiums, court house, council building
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
What are structures (like temples) that are paid for by the government that anyone can use called?
public works
What is a pattern of behavior shared by a group of people called? (Hint: It includes things like food, language, clothing, art, religion...)
culture
Name 3 jobs that needed special skills in Ancient Egypt.
farmers, merchants, craftspeople, soldiers, scribes
What type of government did Ancient Greece have?
democracy (people could vote for their leaders)
Which is the biggest desert in the world?
The Sahara Desert