The set of laws in ancient Mesopotamia were known as what?
Hammurabi's Code
100
The big river that runs through Egypt is called what?
The Nile River
100
Babylon was neatly arranged with perpendicular roads and blocks.
Cities
100
What event happened first?
a. 1250 BCE - Marty fell in a hole.
b. 200 CE - Muria went swimming
c. 2000 BCE - Aga ate food.
d. 1200 BCE - Josepe climbed a tree
2000 BCE - Aga ate food.
100
What is the most spoken language in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
200
Mesopotamia is between what two rivers?
Tigris and Euphrates
200
Egypt's economy depended on a _________ system
barter (trade)
200
Egypt was ruled by a pharaoh, with a vizier acting as the second in command and many other officials underneath them.
Government
200
What year occurred between 1 BCE and 1 CE?
There was no year between the two
200
The 2016 Summer Olympics were recently held in Rio de Janeiro - where were the previous Summer Olympics held?
London
300
Mesopotamia was a region in....
Southwest Asia or the Middle East
300
Heaven in ancient Egypt was known as...
The Field of Reeds
300
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Egyptian temples were adorned with lavish art and amazing buildings could be seen all over the kingdom.
Art and Architecture
300
What is a secondary source?
One that modifies or describes a primary source
300
Venus, Mars, Saturn...
Neptune
400
Laws were written on a...
Stele
400
Egypt was divided into ______________, with a nomarch governing each one.
Nomes
400
The Egyptian government maintained levees and irrigation ditches and stored food, water, and animals for times of need.
Public Works System
400
What is the opposite of the equator?
Prime Meridian
400
Sodium Chloride is commonly known as...
Salt
500
The first civilization was called...
Sumer
500
In ancient Egypt, pyramids were built during the time of the _______________.
Old Kingdom
500
Scribes, judges, farmers, merchants, generals
Jobs
500
What does the "L" stand for in DOGSTAILS?
Legend
500
What are the 3 branches of the United States government?