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What two rivers are the most associated with ancient Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and Euphrates
What is the name of the long river that flows through Egypt?
Nile River
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Gautama Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama).
What are the two main ancient Greek city-states that were rivals?
Athens and Sparta
Augustus
What does the name "Mesopotamia" mean?
"Land between the rivers"
What is a pharaoh?
A pharaoh was the title of the ruler of ancient Egypt.
What river valley is considered the cradle of the ancient Indian civilization?
The Indus River Valley.
What is the name of the body of water that surrounds Greece?
The Mediterranean Sea
The Colosseum
What is cuneiform?
An ancient writing system used in Mesopotamia, created by the Sumerians
What was the purpose of the pyramids?
To serve as monumental tombs for the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.
What are the major achievements of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Well-organized cities with indoor plumbing and drainage systems
What is the name of the language spoken in Ancient Greece?
Ancient Greek
What is the name of the mythical twins who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus and Remus.
What was a ziggurat?
A Mesopotamian temple tower
What is the name of the Egyptian god of the sun?
Ra
What is the concept of dharma in ancient India?
Dharma refers to one's duty and righteousness, and it plays a crucial role in both Hinduism and Buddhism.
Which Greek god was the king of the gods?
Zeus
What river was the city of Rome built next to?
The Tiber Rive
What did the Mesopotamians invent that is still in use today?
The wheel
What were the jars used for mummification called?
Canopic jars.
What are some important ideas in Hinduism?
Reincarnation, karma, and the concept of Brahman.
What were some common occupations in Ancient Greece?
Farmer, merchant, craftsman, and soldier