Ancient Egypt Basics
What river was essential for farming, trade, and transportation in Ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
What is the name of the ancient trade route that connected China to other parts of the world?
The Silk Road
What did Ancient Egyptians use the Nile River for besides farming?
Trade and transportation
In Ancient Egypt, pharaohs were considered both ___ and ___.
Kings and gods
What valuable fabric was Ancient China famous for producing?
Silk
What was the name of the special paper Ancient Egyptians made from plants?
Papyrus
What philosophy/word is used to respect elders and family?
Confucianism
In Ancient China, who was considered the head of the household?
The father or eldest male
What type of animal was sacred for Ancient Egyptians
Cats
What ancient structure in China is visible from space?
The Great Wall of China
Who was the youngest pharaoh whose tomb was discovered almost intact?
King Tut
True or False - Ancient Chinese children had no responsibilities in the family.
False
What was tea called in Ancient China
Cha
What were the temples in Ancient China often used for?
Worship and honoring ancestors
What is the famous monument in Ancient Egypt with the body of a lion and the head of a human?
The Sphinx
Why were pyramids built in Ancient Egypt?
As tombs for pharaohs and for writing.
What were the homes of wealthy Ancient Egyptians made from?
Mud bricks and decorated with carvings
The practice of honoring the spirits in Ancient China was called
Ancestor Worship
What was one way Ancient Chinese families showed respect to their elders?
By following traditions, listening to their advice, and honoring them through ceremonies.
What was the Ancient Egyptian writing system called?
Hieroglyphics
What famous structure was built to protect China from invaders?
The Great Wall of China
In Ancient China, what type of food was commonly eaten by farmers?
Rice and Vegetables
What was life like for boys and girls in Ancient China?
Boys were to work and go to school - girls had no value
What was the main reason the Ancient Egyptians built the pyramids?
To serve as tombs for pharaohs and protect their treasures in the afterlife.