Ancient Egypt
What was the title given to the ruler of Ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
What famous building was located on the Acropolis in Athens?
The Parthenon
What structures did Romans build to transport water into cities?
Aqueducts
What is a mural?
A large painting created directly on a wall or surface.
Which civilization was especially known for pyramids and tomb art?
Ancient Egypt
What was the main purpose of Egyptian pyramids?
They served as tombs for Pharaohs and helped prepare them for the afterlife.
What are the three major styles of Greek columns?
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian
What large Roman structure was used for public entertainment and could hold over 50,000 spectators?
The Colosseum
What is a bust?
A sculpture showing only the head, neck, and upper part of the body.
Which civilization was especially known for sculpture, mythology, and democracy?
Ancient Greece
What process did Egyptians use to preserve the bodies of the dead?
Mummification
What was Greek mythology made up of?
Stories about gods and heroes
What is a mosaic?
A picture made from thousands of tiny pieces.
What decorative band was commonly carved around Greek architecture?
A frieze
Which civilization was especially known for architecture, law, and engineering?
Ancient Rome
What was the purpose of canopic jars?
To store the organs removed during mummification.
What was the Acropolis?
A fortified/high area overlooking Athens that contained temples dedicated to the gods.
What Roman architectural feature allowed buildings to become larger, stronger, and taller?
Arches
What Egyptian writing system used pictures and symbols instead of traditional letters?
Hieroglyphics
Name one way Ancient Rome continues to influence the modern world.
Architecture, law, government, engineering, roads, or language.
What discovery allowed historians to finally understand Egyptian hieroglyphics?
The Rosetta Stone
Which Greek sculpture represents Nike, the goddess of victory?
Victory of Samothrace
What Roman monument celebrated military success and displayed sculptures depicting historical events?
The Arch of Titus
What did Roman aqueducts make possible for cities?
A reliable supply of water, including clean drinking water.
What is one major similarity and one major difference between Egypt, Greece, and Rome?
Answers will vary. Students should identify a reasonable similarity and difference based on the civilizations studied.