Mesopotamia and Egypt
What is the name of the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers where one of the first civilizations began?
Mesopotamia
What river, known as the “Sorrow of China” due to its flooding, was key to early Chinese civilization?
Yellow River
What type of government, meaning “rule by the people,” was first developed in Athens?
Democracy
What was the first form of writing developed in Mesopotamia, using wedge-shaped marks on clay?
Cuneiform
This Egyptian writing system used pictures and symbols to represent words and sounds. What is it called?
Hieroglyphics
This social system in ancient India divided people into groups based on birth, like Brahmins and Untouchables. What is it called?
Caste system
This Greek city-state focused on war and military training instead of art or education. What was it?
Sparta
This Egyptian invention, made from a river plant, was used to write on and share knowledge. What was it?
Papyrus
What was the name of the large structure in a Sumerian city, often used as a temple, that was the largest and most important building?
Ziggurat
Name one of the two major religions that began in ancient India and spread across Asia.
Hinduism or Budhism
What was the name of the large outdoor theater in Athens where plays and performances were held?
Ampitheater
The ancient Indians invented this number, which is essential for modern math and means “nothing.” What is it?
Zero
The Nile River helped Egyptians trade and farm. Name two resources Egypt gained through trade because it lacked them locally.
Wood and Metal
The Chinese kept this invention a secret for centuries, using it to make clothes and trade goods. What was it?
Silk
Name two gods or goddesses from Greek mythology and what they were known for.
Zeus, Athena, etc.
his Chinese invention helped sailors and explorers find direction by always pointing north. What was it?
Compass