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Mesopotamia
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The people of Mesopotamia invented this system of writing using wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.

What is cuneiform.

100
Longest river in the world used for transportation
What is the Nile
100

This continent is the largest by land area.

What is Asia.

100
Two famous City States- One known for it's strength the other for it's intelligence
What is Sparta and Athens respectively
100
Two mythological brothers raised by a She Wolf and responsible for naming Rome
Who is Romulus and Remus
200

Farmers in Mesopotamia used this method of bringing river water to crops.

What is irrigation.

200
Egyptian form of writing using symbols to represent things and ideas
What is Hieroglyphics
200

A map’s compass rose shows this important direction tool.

What is north, south, east and west.

200
Two examples of Greek literature- one written by a blind poet the other to teach a lesson in Greek Mythology (Daily Double)
What is the Illiad and Aesops fables
200

This large arena in Rome was used for gladiator battles and public events.

What is the Colosseum.

300
What two important rivers from Mesopotamia flooded on a yearly basis
What is the Tigris and Euphrates
300
Major Egyptian building that doubled as a grave for a Pharaoh King
What is a Pyramid
300

This continent is completely covered in ice.

What is Antarctica.

300
Ancient form of Greek government still used today
What is Democracy
300
Monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ from Nazareth
What is Christianity
400
Set of ancient Civil Laws in Mesopotamia that were often cruel
What is the Code of Hammurabi
400

Ancient Egyptian rulers were called this title.

What is a Pharaoh.

400

This imaginary line divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

What is the Equator.

400
Macedonian ruler responsible for spreading Greek culture to Europe, Asia and Africa
Who is Alexander the Great
400
Roman General and Dictator that transformed Rome from a Republic to an Empire
Who is Julius Caesar
500

These large temple towers were built in Mesopotamian cities.

What are ziggurats.

500

This stone helped scientists understand Egyptian hieroglyphics.

What is the Rosetta Stone.

500

Lines running from the North Pole to the South Pole are called these.

What is lines of longitutude.

500
System of thought to seeks to understand the mysteries of life
What is Philosophy
500
Name 3 contributions made by Roman Civilization
What is roads, bridges, architecture, government organization, Roman language, spread of Christianity, laws, sporting events