Geography
The two rivers that ran between Mesopotamia
What are the Euphrates and Tigres?
Name of their early writing system.
What are hieroglyphics?
They often fought inside the Roman Colosseum.
Who are the gladiators?
Ancient China often had long-time ruling families. These were called this.
What is a dynasty?
This civilization was built around Lake Texcoco. It is the home to modern day Mexico City.
Who are the Aztecs?
The Inca Civilization settled on this continent.
What is South America?
The common name of their ruler.
What is Pharaoh?
The language spoken in Ancient Rome.
What is Latin?
This impressive building was made to keep out invaders.
What is the Great Wall?
This farming technique was basically floating gardens.
What are chinampas?
What is the Mediterranean Sea?
This was considered a sacred animal in Ancient Egpyt.
What is a Cat?
These stone channels brought fresh water into the city from far away.
What are the aqueducts?
The earliest writings of Ancient China were found on these, or tortoise shells.
What are oracle bones?
This civilization is known as the 'mother' (or founder) civilization to most other major Mesoamerican people.
Who are the Olmecs?
The two major rivers built around in Ancient China.
What are the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers?
This Pharaoh was often called the 'Boy King.'
Who is King Tut (Tutankhamun)?
This term comes from Rome. Means to write all over sidewalks and walls. Often with political messages.
What is graffiti?
Emperor Qin Shi was buried with these warriors?
What are the terracotta warriors?
Name all three '3 Sisters' crops from Mesoamerica. Considered the most important farming crops to them.
What are corn (maize), beans, and squash.
Generally considered the most populated city in the ancient world.
What is Rome?
The largest pyramid was built for this Ancient Pharaoh.
Who is Khufu?
Name of the first Roman Emperor.
Who is Augustus?
Ancient China is credited with having 'four great inventions.' Name two.
What are paper, gun powder, printing, and compass.
A popular tourist destination, this pyramid was built in the Yucatan Peninsula by the Mayans?
What is Chichen Itza?