Mesopotamia
What is cuneiform?
Mesopotamian writing system
Which river was the ancient Egyptian civilization built beside?
The Nile River
Ancient Greek citizens were _____, meaning they believed in many gods.
Polytheistic
A period of rule by a family or clan in ancient China.
Dynasty
Which civilization's last ruler was Cleopatra?
Ancient Egypt
What is a ziggurat?
A Mesopotamian temple
The ruler or king of Egypt was called what?
Pharoah
Which Greek city-state was known for its military complex?
Sparta
What large ancient Chinese landmark began construction in the Qin Dynasty as a method for protecting the civilization?
The Great Wall
Which civilization was known for producing gunpowder, silk, and paper printing?
Ancient China
Which 2 rivers did the Mesopotamian civilization lie between?
The Tigris and Euphrates
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system?
Hieroglyphics
Which form of government was invented in ancient Greece?
Democracy
What was the name of the ancient Chinese road known for its successful trade routes where culture, goods, and ideas were exhanged?
The Silk Road
Which Ancient Civilization is the oldest?
Ancient Mesopotamia
What is the name of one of the oldest and complete codes of law found in ancient Babylon?
Hammurabi's Code
What was the ancient Egyptian process of preparing individuals for the afterlife?
Mumification
Comedy, tragedies, epics, and performances for the gods are all examples of Greek ______.
Theatre
Confucianism and Daoism are examples of ancient Chinese _________.
Philosophies
Which civilization was known for its architecture focused on columns and temples?
Ancient Greece
What does "Mesopotamia" translate to?
Land between 2 rivers
What were the Egyptian pyramids originally built to be?
Tombs for the pharoahs
Why did ancient Greece begin the tradition of holding the Olympic games?
To honor the gods
Which 2 rivers was the ancient Chinese civilization built beside?
The Yellow River and the Yangtze River
Which civilization was located within the "Fertile Crescent"?
Ancient Mesopotamia