Geography
What continent is Egypt in?
Africa
Who founded the Akkadian Empire?
Sargon of Akkad
What was the written language of Ancient Egypt called?
Hieroglyphics
What are clergy?
Priests/religious officials
What is the capital of Massachusetts?
Boston
What is the longest river in Egypt?
Nile
Who founded the Babylonian Empire?
Hammurabi
What job did most people in Ancient Egypt have?
Farmers
What is polytheism?
The belief in many gods
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Between what two rivers was Mesopotamia founded
Tigris and Euphrates
What did the kings of Assyria call themselves?
'King of the universe'
What is papyrus
An early form of paper used in Ancient Egypt
Why did the Egyptians make sacrfices?
To please the gods/show respect by giving up their source of food
Who is the best selling music artist of all time?
The Beatles
Where was the city of Akkad located?
Unknown; it has yet to be discovered
How did Sargon II die?
What is irrigation?
When humans control the flow of water (canals, levies, etc)
What were the Mesopotamian religious temples called?
Ziggarats
What year was the first Super Bowl?
1967
Mesopotamia is what modern day country?
Iraq
Who wrote Hammurabi's Code?
A scribe
What are three ways someone could become a slave in Mesopotamia?
Born into it, prisoner of war, debt
In the Epic of Gilgamesh, what is the name of Gilgamesh's best friend?
Enkidu
What country is the furthest from the US by plane?
Australia