Mesopotamia
Egypt
China
Greece
Rome
100
This is another name given to the Mesopotamian region because of its good soil.
the Fertile Crescent.
100
What is the name given to the style of writing found on ancient Egyptian artifacts?
Hieroglyphs, hieroglyphics.
100
What is the name given to the style of writing found in ancient China?
Calligraphy
100
According to ancient beliefs, on which mountain did the gods live?
Mount Olympus.
100
What are Roman numbers called?
Roman numerals
200
This was the largest and most important structure in a Sumerian city.
a ziggurat.
200
People whose job was to write and keep records were called ______.
scribes.
200
How did the Chinese protect themselves from invaders?
The Great Wall of China.
200
A Greek marketplace was called an_____?
Agora
200
Which ruler was assassinated by his best friend?
Julius Ceasar
300
These are the names of the two main rivers that flow through Mesopotamia.
the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
300
Why did ancient Egyptians do to preserve bodies of the dead?
made them mummies.
300
What is the title of the leader of Ancient China?
Emperor
300
What is story created to explain how the world works?
Myth
300
Name one man-made Roman invention that aided Roman trade.
Roadways, common currency.
400
The process by which Mesopotamians brought water from rivers to their fields is called ________.
irrigation.
400
What plant is used to make paper?
papyrus
400
What was the main staple of the Chinese diet?
Rice
400
This is the name given to a person who illegally seizes (takes) power.
tyrant.
400
The Roman Marketplace was called the ______.
Forum
500
According to our studies, this is the importance of Hammurabi's Code of Laws.
It was the first written code of law.
500
What organ did Egyptians believe held their thoughts and emotions?
Heart.
500
What did the dragon represent in Chinese culture?
The New Year
500
Who was the ancient God of War?
Ares
500
Rome was a ______. It invaded other countries and took them over.
An empire
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