Mesopotamia
What was the Code of Hammurabi in Ancient Mesopotamia?
The first code of laws!
Who is the god of the sun?
Ra
Latitude lines measure degrees in what direction?
Across the map, width, lat. is fat.
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile; 4123 Miles
(Amazon: is only 3977)
How many years has Ms. Day been at Marshall Middle?
2
What is a Ziggurat?
A temple to worship
Why did they try to erase Hatshepsut from appearing in history?
People didn't want to have a female ruler/pharaoh
What is the term used to measure distance on a map called?
A scale
What ocean lies between the US and Europe?
The Atlantic Ocean
What is Ms. Day's favorite grade to teach?
6th!
How was flooding in Mesopotamia?
Chaotic and unpredictable
How was flooding in Egypt?
Gentle and planned/manageable
Name the 7 continents:
North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Antartica, Europe, Australia
Who was the first dictator of Rome--and was murdered?
Julius Caesar
What is Ms. Day's favorite type of chocolate?
Reese's
Who makes up the Lower Class of Ancient Mesopotamia?
Slaves
What plant was used by Egypt to make their scrolls?
Papyrus
How many hemispheres are there on earth?
4
What continent is on the southern most part of the world?
Antarctica
What is Ms. Day's favorite color?
Purple
What are the names of the two rivers?
Tigris and Euphrates
What is the term used in the process of preserving a dead body called (the answer is not mummification)?
Embalming
Physical maps are used to show what?
Water and land forms
What countries make up the continent of North America?
Canada, The US, and Mexico
Does Ms. Day eat chips daily?
Yes!