Meso & Sumer
What two rivers were crucial to the development of Mesopotamian civilization?
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Which river is known as the lifeblood of ancient Egyptian civilization?
The Nile River.
What major river valley was home to one of India’s earliest civilizations?
The Indus River Valley.
What sea is located to the east of mainland Greece?
The Aegean Sea.
Where do most Americans travel internationally in the summertime?
London, England
What was the name of the temple towers built by the Sumerians to honor their gods?
Ziggurats.
Who was the Egyptian god of the afterlife?
Osiris.
What major world religion originated in ancient India?
Hinduism.
What is the name of the famous temple dedicated to Athena located on the Acropolis in Athens?
The Parthenon.
What animated Disney film about a Hawaiian girl and her alien friend is perfect for summer watching?
Lilo & Stitch
What writing system did the Sumerians invent?
Cuneiform.
What type of writing did the ancient Egyptians develop?
Hieroglyphics.
What ancient Chinese invention revolutionized communication and record-keeping?
Paper
What type of government was first developed in Athens, where citizens could vote on decisions?
Democracy.
Most popular ice cream flavor in the summer?
Vanilla
What was the name of the famous set of laws created by the Babylonian king Hammurabi?
The Code of Hammurabi.
What title was given to the rulers of ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh.
What was the name of the first major empire in India?
The Maurya Empire.
Who was the king of the Roman gods?
Jupiter.
In "Shrek the Third," what summer-related event does Shrek reluctantly participate in at the request of Fiona?
A royal summer tour
What was the highest social class in Sumerian society, excluding the king?
The priestly class was considered the highest social class after the king.
Which Kushite king conquered Egypt and established the 25th dynasty?
King Piankhi (Piye).
Which dynasty was the first to unify China under a centralized government?
The Qin Dynasty.
What structure, built for public entertainment in Rome, could hold up to 50,000 spectators?
The Colosseum.
In the "Peppa Pig" episode titled "The Holiday," where does Peppa Pig's family go for their summer vacation?
Italy