Ancient Egypt
How did the Nile River help the Ancient Egyptians survive and thrive?
-Drinking water
-Bathing water
-Water for crops
-Travel and trade
Who was Hammurabi?
The king of Babylon who made a very strict code of laws
Define IMPEACHMENT
The process by which a government official is formally charged with a crime
What continent is Egypt in?
Africa
Ms. Gill, Ms. Young, Ms. Stern, Mr. Yacoob
Define irrigation
The process of delivering water to crops
What was the Sumerian alphabet?
Cuneiform
Define INAUGURATION
A ceremony to mark the beginning of something
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Who in 605 had a birthday this week?
Mah!
How did the fact that Egypt was surrounded by desert help the civilization survive and thrive?
They were protected by foreign invadors.
What does Hammurabi's Code teach us about early Babylonian society?
-That they were very strict
-The punishment matched the crime, but often varied based on social structure
-They did not treat slaves very well
Define GOVERNMENT
The group of people that have power to rule over a territory.
Name at least two countries in the FERTILE CRESCENT.
Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Egypt,Turkey, Iraq
Fill in the blank.
Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is your_________.
By: St. Jerome