Geography
Ancient Egyptian civilization emerged along this river.
The Nile River
This term describes a line of rulers from the same family.
Dynasty
Name three uses for papyrus.
Food source, rope, sandals, furniture, PAPER
In Ancient Egypt, bodies of pharaohs were preserved for the afterlife through the process of...
Mummification
When a group of people with a shared culture live among one another and develop advanced ways of thinking, organizing, and living.
Civilization
Ancient Chinese civilization emerged along this river.
The Yellow River
She was known as the "Last Great Pharaoh."
Cleopatra
What is a textile?
Clothes, rugs, or shoes made out of fibers of wool.
What word describes the the Ancient Egyptian written language?
Hieroglyphics
The wealth and resources that a region has and how goods and services are made and used.
Economy
Ancient Mesopotamian civilization developed between these two rivers.
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Under which Chinese dynasty did the "Golden Age" of culture flourish?
Shang Dynasty
The Egyptians did not have a system of coins or money. Instead, they relied on a ______________ system (the exchange of goods or services without money).
Barter
On a social class/social structure pyramid, what group of people lies at the top of the pyramid?
Pharaoh/King/Emperor
Thick mud filled with nutrients which is deposited after river floods.
Silt
Nickname for the region surrounding the twin rivers and Mediterranean Sea where the fertile soil created reliable farm settlements.
Fertile Crescent
Which Egyptian pharaoh was known as the "warrior king" and strongly supported the military?
Thutmose III
During the Han Dynasty, trade grew tremendously thanks to this expansive trade route.
The Silk Road
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built as a tomb for this pharaoh.
Khufu
A method of bringing water to fields, usually by digging ditches or laying pipes, which allowed more crops to be grown.
Irrigation
In what direction does the Nile River flow?
South to North
Which Mesopotamian empire was the first to expand the entire length of Mesopotamia and made written laws?
Babylon
Mesopotamia earned this nickname due to its central and convenient location between major ancient civilizations.
Crossroads of Trade
The first written code of laws and punishments.
Hammurabi's Code
The belief in more than one god.
Polytheism