Geography
Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Early Humans
100
Why were the early civilizations all built near rivers?
The rivers flooded each year causing fertile soil great for farming.
The Nile is the longest river in the world. It is located on the continent of Africa.
100
Mesopotamian people believed in many gods and goddesses, meaning they were -
polytheistic
100
Who was the longest reigning ruler of Ancient Egypt, ruling as a powerful leader for 67 years?
Ramses the Great (Ramses II)
100
People in the Paleolithic Age constantly moved from place to place in search of food and shelter. What is this called?
Nomadic (Nomads)
200
If you were standing in the middle of Europe, which of the 7 continents would you reach first if you headed west?
North America
200
What was cuneiform? (Be specific!)
The first written language, developed by the Sumerians
200
Give 2 key facts about pharaohs.
Believed to be living god
Had complete power
Ruled for life
Old Kingdom - buried in pyramids; New Kingdom - buried in Valley of the Kings
200
List two tools/things that were first invented/used by the Paleolithic Age?
spear, bow & arrow, fire
300
List the continents where Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt were each located.
Mesopotamia - Asia
Egypt - Africa
300
What is the rich land in between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers called?
Fertile Crescent
300
Egyptian scribes wrote in hieroglyphs for record keeping. Their paper was made out of which plant?
Papyrus
300
In the Neolithic Age, why were people able to settle down in small villages?
They learned how to farm and domesticate animals.
400
What is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides called?
Peninsula
400
What was the Code of Hammurabi, AND what was it based upon?
Laws focused on the idea of revenge
400
Why was the Rosetta Stone important?
It helped to decipher hieroglyphics.
400
Why do historians know more about the Bronze Age?
They left written records.
500
List every ocean(s) that touches the continent of Asia.
Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean
500
What is the method of bringing water to dry land called, that was first invented by the Mesopotamians?
Irrigation
500
List three items used during the embalming (mummification) process.
Canopic jars, hook, linen, natron, amulets, Book of the Dead
500
Which part of a map shows directions, which part shows distance, and which part explains the symbols?
Compass Rose - directions
Scale - distance
Legend - symbols