Innovations
This river was central to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization and flooded yearly, leaving fertile soil for farming
The Nile River
This Egyptian ruler is famous for her long reign and diplomatic ties with Rome (often shown as a queen who aligned with Julius Caesar and later Mark Antony)
Cleopatra
Large stone statues and structures built by Egyptians that often represented kings and gods and served as tomb markers or monuments are called what?
Pyramids or statues
The Egyptians developed a system of writing using pictures; what is this writing system called?
Hieroglyphics
The person at the top of society was both political leader and often considered a god on earth. What title did Egyptians use for that ruler?
Pharaoh
Romans built long straight roads to connect their empire. What was one practical benefit of these roads for the Roman Empire?
Faster movement of armies and trade goods; improved communication and control across the empire.
This pharaoh is famous for his tomb filled with treasures discovered in 1922 and ruled during the New Kingdom as a child-king (his tomb showed Egyptian burial beliefs)
Tut or Tutankhamun
Which ancient civilization is older- Rome or Egypt?
Ancient Egypt
The name of the biggest pyramid in Ancient Egypt
The Great pyramid of Ginza
Rome began as a small settlement on this peninsula in the Mediterranean and grew into a large city-state and later an empire.
The Italian Peninsula / Italy
Egyptians created a method to preserve bodies for burial. What is this process called?
Mummification
Julius Caesar and Augustus were important leaders in Rome. Which one is often called the first Roman emperor?
Augustus (also known as Octavian)
Romans held public games and events like chariot races and gladiator shows. Give one purpose these events served in Roman society.
To entertain the public, show state power, or honor gods or leaders.
Egyptians left behind many written records on thin sheets made from a plant. What is this writing material called?
Papyrus
What language was spoken in Ancient Rome?
Latin
Romans used a building material that allowed them to make large domes and durable structures; name this material
Concrete
Around 44 BCE, a major political event in Rome changed its government from a republic toward empire; name the event (or person primarily associated with it)
The assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE or Julius Caesar's rise that led toward empire
A sports area where people go to fight to the death in Ancient Rome
The Colosseum
Name one type of Roman artifact archaeologists often find in towns and what it can tell us about daily life
pottery, coins, tools
How are human and gods different?
They feel they are immortal and can't die
Describe one technological or engineering innovation from either Rome or Egypt
Rome- currency,money, aqueduct, concrete, Julian Calendar, roads/highways
Egypt- papyrus, irrigation/agriculture, hieroglyphs, clocks, cosmetics, math
Who is the founder/founders of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
Name two Roman gods
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Neptune, Jupiter, Juno, Apollo, Pluto, Volcan
What is Pompeii?
A city in Ancient Rome that was destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius
Name one social group from either Rome or Egypt
priests, soldiers, artisans, or slaves