Early Humans
What was the main way early humans got their food before farming?
Hunting, gathering, foraging
Which river was important to the development of Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and Euphrates
What river is most important to Egypt?
The Nile
Who is the main character of Bud, Not Buddy? (First and last name)
Bud Caldwell
Who is the hero of The Odyssey?
Odysseus
What is one important turning point of human origins during the Paleolithic Era?
Controlling fire, larger brains, bipedalism, opposable thumbs, more developed guts/intestines, stone tools, language, human migration, creation of art
What writing system did the Sumerians invent?
Cuneiform
What are the giant tombs built for pharaohs called?
The pyramids
What item does Bud carry in his suitcase that’s important to him?
Flyers of Herman E. Calloway
What war is Odysseus returning from?
The Trojan War
What is the term for scientists who study ancient bones and tools?
Archaeologists
What was Hammurabi famous for creating?
A code of laws
What kind of writing did the ancient Egyptians use?
Hieroglyphics
What is Bud searching for throughout the story?
His father
What is the name of the one-eyed giant Odysseus tricks?
Polyphemus (a Cyclops)
What is one major turning point during the Neolithic Era?
Farming, agriculture, cultivation, domestication.
Why did early civilizations form near rivers?
For water, farming, and transportation
Who was the famous boy pharaoh whose tomb was discovered in 1922?
King Tutankhamun (King Tut)
How does Bud escape from the foster home at the start of the book?
He runs away after being locked in a shed
What goddess helps Odysseus on his journey?
Athena
What is the term used when talking about making metal? (must use the correct annunciation)
Metallurgy
What is a ziggurat?
A temple used for religious purposes in Mesopotamia
What was the purpose of mummification?
To preserve the body for the afterlife
What is the big surprise Bud finds out at the end of the book?
Herman E. Calloway is his grandfather
Why does it take Odysseus so long to get home?
He angers the god Poseidon