Ancient Civilizations
What is the Olmec civilization often called?
The “Mother Culture” of Mesoamerica
What huge stone carvings are the Olmec most famous for?
Giant stone heads
This river was called the "Gift of Egypt."
What is the Nile?
This trade route connected China to the Middle East and Europe.
What is the Silk Road?
What continent was the Inca Empire located on?
South America
The first writing system was developed by this civilization.
Who were the Sumerians?
What kind of writing system did the Maya create?
Hieroglyphics
The Egyptians built these large stone tombs for their pharaohs.
What are pyramids?
He was the first emperor of China.
Who is Shi Huangdi?
The Inca Empire stretched along which mountain range?
Andes Mountains
The Great Wall was built in this country.
What is China?
What was the capital city of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlán
What title was given to the rulers of Egypt?
Pharaoh
What important invention was made from plant fibers around 100 CE?
Paper
What did the Inca build to connect their empire?
Roads
Machu Picchu was built by this civilization.
Who were the Incas?
What kind of gardens did the Aztecs build on water?
Chinampas (floating gardens)
Which female pharaoh ruled Egypt and built great trade networks?
Hatshepsut
who was the famous teacher whose ideas shaped Chinese government and family life?
Who was Confucius?
Who conquered the Inca Empire in the 1500s?
The Spanish
The city of Tenochtitlán was built by this group.
Who were the Aztecs?
What did the Aztecs often offer to their gods to keep them strong?
Human sacrifice
what was the process of preserving bodies for the afterlife called?
What was Mummification?
What philosophy believed in harmony with nature and balance of opposites?
What is Daoism?
What is the name of the record-keeping tool made of knotted strings?
Quipu