Mesopotamia
Because it is where people first gathered in large cities, learned to write, and created governments, Ancient Mesopotamia is called this.
The Cradle of Civilization
This river runs from south to north in Egypt.
Nile River
While trying to make a potion to gain human immortality, the Ancient Chinese invented this material that is now used in firecrackers and other explosives.
Gunpowder
This river flows from the Himalayan Mountains southward into the Arabian Sea. Hint: Its name sounds like its country.
Indus River
These scientists explore land areas and dig up artifacts.
Archaeologists
Because of its location between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, Ancient Mesopotamia is called this.
The land between rivers
At the same time each year, the Nile flooded for this many months.
Six
Ancient Chinese invented this fabric which was used to make clothes. It was so expensive that people from the West had to pay for it with gold of its same weight.
Silk
This major religion believes in many gods and goddesses. However, it believes in one spiritual power called Brahman.
Hinduism
These authors research and write about people and events in history.
Historians
The law created by King Hammurabi which may be the oldest law in the world is called this.
The Code of Hammurabi
Egyptians created this to track the days so they would know when to plant crops (based on the flooding of the Nile River). Hint: It contained 365 days.
Calendar
This is the name of the famous trade route from China to the West.
The Silk Road
Hinduism teaches that when a person dies, the soul is reborn in the body of another living thing. This belief is called this.
Reincarnation
This is the study of the location, place, and features of a region (including mountains, rivers, valleys, etc.) on Earth. Hint: "Geo" means Earth.
Geography
Because Ancient Mesopotamians could do this, Mesopotamia is called the place where history began.
Egyptians used these reeds to make materials to write on. Hint: The English word "paper" comes from this word.
Papyrus
This structure on Ancient China's border is so large that it can be seen from space.
The Great Wall of China
True or False: In Ancient India, a person could change their position in the caste system.
False
This is the system of rules people make for their civilization. Hint: It includes the people who govern or enforce the rules.
Government
Because of its rich soil and its shape, Ancient Mesopotamia is called this.
The Fertile Crescent
These Egyptian rulers were believed to be gods in human form.
Pharaohs
Dragon
Pottery, textiles, and beads were traded to neighbors for other goods. That process is called this.
Bartering
This is what people believe about their relationship to a higher power. Hint: The five major ones are Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism.
Religion
In the center of each town, the Ancient Mesopotamians built this huge temple to honor their gods.
These powerful groups or families ruled Egypt for about 3,000 years.
Dynasties
The Ancient Chinese were the first people to drink this beverage. Before they drank it, they used it for medicine.
Tea
Ancient Indians invented this tool to weigh goods.
Balance scales
Economics
To use the force of the wind and travel on the rivers, the Ancient Mesopotamians invented this.
These huge stone tombs were built for pharaohs to be buried in after they died.
Pyramids
The Ancient Chinese invented this device for navigation. It helps show people which way to go.
Compass
True or False: Ancient Indian cities were well organized and sanitary.
True
This is what it is called when someone makes or creates a new thing.
Invention