MESOPOTAMIA
This civilization was located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Mesopotamia
This river was the most important to Ancient Egypt.
Nile River
This system divided people into social classes.
Caste system
This river is called “China’s Sorrow.”
Huang He
This city-state is known for democracy.
Athens
This government has elected leaders.
Republic
This system was based on land and loyalty.
Feudalism
This writing system was developed in Mesopotamia.
Cuneiform
This ruler of Egypt was considered a god.
Pharaoh
This belief says your actions affect your future.
Karma
This idea gave rulers the right to rule.
Mandate of Heaven
This city-state focused on military strength.
Sparta
This group made laws in Rome.
Senate
This person was at the top of the system.
King
This set of laws was created by a Babylonian king.
Hammurabi’s Code
These structures were used as tombs.
Pyramids
This group was at the top of the caste system and included priests and religious scholars.
Brahmins
This belief system focuses on order and respect.
Confucianism
This government is rule by the people.
Democracy
These structures carried water into cities.
Aqueducts
These warriors served lords.
Knights
This type of government had independent cities with their own rulers.
City-state
This writing system used symbols and pictures.
Hieroglyphics
This religion began in India and includes reincarnation.
Hinduism
This belief system focuses on harmony with nature.
Daoism
This word means a Greek city-state.
Polis
This is a large area ruled by one leader.
Empire
This person received land in exchange for loyalty and service to a lord.
Vassal
This region where Mesopotamia was located had rich soil and good farming land.
Fertile Crescent
A unique Egyptian burial practice.
Mummification
These seasonal winds bring heavy rain.
Monsoons
This type of rule passes power through families.
Dynasty
These are stories about gods and goddesses.
Mythology
This Roman leader was assassinated after gaining too much power.
Julius Caesar
These people worked the land.
Serfs (peasants)