Definitions
What is a Pharaoh?
An ancient Egyptian ruler.
Any tool (or process) used to make a task easier is _________.
Technology.
What is a kiln
An oven used for baking bricks or for firing pottery.
What does Mesopotamia mean in Greek?
"Between two rivers"
Does Ms. Kay want to see your research and class notes on your topic?
Yes!
What is a Dynasty?
Succession of rulers from one family with an ancestor in common.
What is a Civilization?
A society that has developed advanced political and social organizations.
What are hieroglyphics?
An Ancient Egyptian writing system.
What is the river in Ancient China called?
Yellow River
What size should you type in for your research page?
12
Explain what a Hierarchy is.
Grouping of people in a social structure, with one above the other, according to power.
What is paper made of in Ancient Egypt?
Papyrus
What does famine mean?
Period of time when there is a severe scarcity of food ni a particular area.
Fill In The Blank
Some scientists estimate that the Indus Valley reached a population of __ million people.
5
What is a diorama?
A diorama is typically a three-dimensional model.
The belief that the ruler of a country has been chosen by God or, in ancient societies, gods is called what?
Divine Right
What is a City-State?
Independent city and the surrounding area, with its own laws and government.
Why is King Tut referred to as the "Boy King"?
He was young when he took the throne of Ancient Egypt.
What is the estimated beginning year of Egypt?
~ 3100 BCE
How long is the presentation?
It depends on how long you need to explain your diorama (max 5 minutes).
A system that ranks people according to their occupation, family, or wealth is called?
Caste
System of channels or streams passing through land, often with a sprinkler; used to supply water to farmlands is called what?
Irrigation
What is kohl?
Black paste made of water and powdered lead and applied around the eyes to make them look larger, to serve as a natural disinfectant, and to protect the eyes from the sun.
Used as a form of makeup.
What are the two rivers of Mesopotamia called?
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Explain what our project is.
Research Page and dioramas that demonstrate the _______________ (topic chosen) for 3 of the 4 early societies