Messo
What two rivers were most important to the development of Messopotamian civilization?
The Tigris and Euphrates
What is the main river most important to the ancient Egyptian civilization
The Nile river
What believe system is an example of monotheism?
Judaism , Christianity , Islam
Why were pyramids and tombs filled with goods and treasures ?
to orovide for the pharaoh in the afterlife
What was the primary building material used in Messopotamian architecture?
Mud bricks
What title was given to the rulers of ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
What writing system did the ancient Egyptian developed?
Hieroglyphics
What role did the Tigris and Euphrates river play in Mesopotamia life
it provided water to farming , transportation and create fertile land through flooding
What type of writing system did the Summerians develop in Messopotamia ?
Cuneiform
Who was the pharaoh best known for his nearly intact tomb discovered in 1922?
Tutankhamun
What is cuneiform and why was it so important?
A writing system that was used to record laws , trade anf literature.
What pharaoh was known for building many temples and ruling for over 60 years during the New Kingdom ?
Ramses II
Whats was a major city-state in ancient Mesopotamia?
Babylon
What made Hatshepsut unique among Egypt's pharaohs?
She was one of the few female Pharaohs
Why was Mesopotamia often called the "Cradle of Civilization"?
Because it was one the first places where complex cities , writing, and organized government developed.
What is the old Kingdom of Egypt most famous for?
The great Pyramids
Who was Hammurabi?
Mesopotamian king known for his code of laws
What does Polytheism mean?
Beliefs in many gods
What was the main theme of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
The seach for immortality and the meaning of life
What did ancient Egyptians believe happened after death?
The soul traveled to the afterlife