Mesopotamia
Where did Mesopotamia get it's name from?
Mesopotamia derives from "The land between the rivers"
How does the invention of plumbing affect us today?
Plumbing allows us to have clean water, and clean environment.
What were the pyramids used for?
Pyramids were used as tombs for pharaohs to be filled with treasure.
How did the Chinese invention of gunpowder affect the whole world and how does it affect us today as well.
Gunpowder has been used in firearms and several tools of war.
When was the wheel invented and how does that affect us today?
The wheel was invented in 4th century BCE and is used today in many forms of transport.
What language did the Indus Valley civilization speak?
Ancient Dravidian
How many Egyptian deities were there?
There are known to be over 2,000 deities that Ancient Egyptians worshipped.
Why was The Great Wall of China built?
To keep northern nomadic tribes from entering the country.
What language was spoken by Mesopotamians?
Sumerian
What type of religion did the Indus Civilization have?
They were polytheistic.
What was the alphabet form of Ancient Egyptians?
Hieroglyphs.
What was the first black powder weapon?
The fire lance.
What was Mesopotamia's capital city?
Babylon
What was the Indus Civilization's capital?
Harappa.
Ancient Egyptians invented toothpaste, how does that affect us today?
It prevents teeth and gums from rotting and keeps your breath fresh.
What route was used to travel to other countries for trade in ancient China?
The Silk Road.
Who were the founders of Mesopotamia?
The Sumerians, which is why Mesopotamia's language was also Sumerian.
When was the Indus Civilization started?
7,000 BCE
What animal was considered sacred in ancient Egypt?
Cats were heavily worshipped in ancient Egypt.
What were the biggest items for trade in ancient China?
Silk, tea, and spices were sought after so China focused on these to sell.