Geography
What is the longest river in the world
The Nile River
What do we call people who move from place to place in search of foods
nomads
What is the writing system of Mesopotamia called
Cuneiform
What is the name of the river that flows through Egypt
Nile River
What river is known as the Yellow River
Huang He
What continents Mesopotamia located in
Asia
What was the main method early Humans used to get food before farming
Hunting and gathering
What is the name of the king who created a famous code of laws
Hammurabi
What did Egyptians use to write
hieroglyphics
What was the first dynasty in Ancient china
Shang Dynasty
What physical feature did early humans settle near for water and food
A river
What major discovery allowed early Humans to cook and stay warm
fire
What were the temples in Mesopotamia called
Ziggurats
Who ruled Egypt and was considered a god
A pharaoh
What barrier protected China from northern invaders
Great Wall of China
What are names of the two rivers in Mesopotamia
Tigris Euphrates
What is the name of the period when humans began farming
Neolithic age
What is the nickname for Mesopotamia because of its rich farmland
Fertile Crescent
What was the purpose of the pyramids
Tombs for pharaohs
What philosophy taught respect for elders and proper behaviors
Confucianism
What natural barrier helped protect Ancient Egypt from invaders
The desert
What is the term for taming animals for human use
Domestication
What invention helped Mesopotamians with transportation and trade
Wheel
What stone helped archaeologists decode Egyptians writing
Rosetta Stone
What trade route connected China to the Middle East and Europe
Silk Road