Vocab
Farming
Agriculture
Longest river in the world; flows through Egypt
The Nile River
Which of these was NOT an Egyptian god? Osiris, Zeus, Horus, Ra
Zues
Created in ancient Mesopotamia; used in helping the transportation of goods
The Wheel
The lowest members of the hierachy in a stratified society
Slaves and farmers
Belief in multiple gods
Polytheism
The names of the two rivers in Ancient Mesopotamia
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
In Mesopotamia, these members of society that can directly commuicate with the gods
Priests
What is Mesopotamian writing called?
Cuneiform
independent city with government and traditions
City-State
Egyptian Kings; seen as God like figures
Pharaoh
Mesopotamia is known as the "Cradle of __________"
Civilization
This Pharaoh's tomb was discovered filled with treasures that have taught us much about Egyptian burial practices and beliefs
King Tutankhamen (Tut)
What was the Ancient Egyptian writing system called?
Hieroglyphics
True or False, being a scribe was a lowly job as scribes were looked down upon by the rest of Ancient Egypt society
False
Using water for crops
Irrigation
Which country would Mesopotamia be located in today?
Iraq
Egyptian God of Mummification
Anubis
Tombs originally built for King Khufu that prepared him for the afterlife
Pyramids at Giza
The Mesopotamians used a currency made of silver known as “shekels”. Which component of GRAPES is this an example of
Economics
A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
Hierarchy
land that was good for crops to grow
Fertile Crescent
The largest building in most Sumerian cities was a huge mud brick temple called?
Ziggurat
True or False: The 365 day calendar was created by the Sumerians
False
Babylonian King known for harsh punishments (an eye for an eye)
Hammurabi