Vocabulary
Ancient Civilizations
Early Empires
Ancient Egypt
Miscellaneous
100
What is the belief in more than one god?
What is polytheism?
100
Besides writing, what is a major Mesopotamia invention?
What is the wheel?
100
Invention of the wheel and cuneiform writing were both achievements of which civilization?
What is Sumer?
100
What kind of writing did they use in Egypt?
What is Heiroglyphics?
100
How are the Ten Commandments and Hammurabi's Code similar?
They both lead to social order.
200
What is a ruler in Egypt called?
What is a pharaoh?
200
Why was purple dye only used by royalty?
It was expensive.
200
What material did the Sumerians use for weapons?
What is bronze?
200
What was the purpose of mummification?
To prepare the dead for the afterlife
200
Why was development of cuneiform writing important to Mesopotamia civilization?
Made communication easier
300
What is a series of rulers from the same family called?
What is a dynasty?
300
Which contribution of the Phoenicians had the greatest impact on the world?
Their alphabet and writing.
300
Why did Phoenicians settle along the coast?
To trade goods across the region.
300
Which pharaoh unified Upper and Lower Egypt?
Menes/Narmer
300
What is the main difference between Israelites and other religious groups?
Israel was monotheistic (one god)
400
What caused Judaism to differ from other ancient religions?
It was monotheistic (belief in one god)
400
What important resources did early people need to create a food surplus?
What is fertile soil, fresh water, and sun?
400
Why are social classes shaped like a pyramid?
Fewer people at the top, most people at the bottom.
400
Who was the female pharaoh that brought prosperity to Egypt through trade, art, and architecture?
Hatshepsut
400
Which pharaoh was known for his military power and fighting the Hittites?
Who is Ramses?
500
What was built to be seen from great distances and to represent the power of the rulers in ancient Egypt?
The pyramids
500
What was the main purpose of building ziggurats?
as temples to worship the gods
500
The economy of early villages and cities was based primarily on what?
What is farming?
500
What is the main purpose of the pyramids?
To bury their pharaohs with their belongings
500
Why is Hammurabi's Code so important?
It was the first set of written laws.
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