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This group of ancient peoples developed hieroglyphics.

The Ancient Egyptians

100

The Ancient Roman building that was used as an entertainment venue, hosting gladiator fights, animal hunts, and even chariot racing. This was known as ______.

The Roman Colosseum

100

What is a 'civilization'? Give two examples. 

A civilization is just like a very advanced and organized society

- Has laws, a government, etc. 

Example: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome

100

A primary source is:

created by people who lived at this time and in this location.

200
What was the plant called that was used to create paper for the Ancient Egyptians?

The Papyrus Plant

200

The Inuit Early society played this sport as a game/ritual as a way to train for war, resolve disputes, and honor their ancestors.

Lacrosse!

200

Egypt is located in the northeastern corner of Africa along this river.

The Nile River

200

A secondary source is: 

second-hand, often created after the event or development being studied.

300

This group of ancient peoples invented the compass

The Ancient Chinese 

300

What is the domed or cone-shaped house that was historically used by Indigenous peoples

A Wigwam

300

What does the acronym G.R.A.P.E.S stand for? (Yes all of them!)

Geography

Religion

Achievements

Politics

Economics

Society

300

What is an Artifact? Give me a real example. 

An object made or modified by humans a long time ago that has historical and cultural significance

400
What was the material that canoes, lacrosse sticks, and snowshoes were usually made out of.

Birch bark

400

Why did the Ancient Egyptians live near the Nile River? 

The Nile River flooded every year which helped water their crops. 
400

What is the artifact that was a giant statue that was built to guard the pyramids and protect the pharaohs. 

The Great Sphinx of Giza

400

What does 'CE' and 'BCE' stand for? 

Known as a calendar system ‘Common (current) Era’ or 'Before Common Era'

500

What artifact was an army of figures that represented soldiers? 

The Terracotta Warriors

500

What is the wooden artifact that was created by indigenous peoples that helped people find their way around, and was like a big history book!

Totem Poles 

500

What was the environmental climate like in Ancient Egypt? How did it help them meet their basic needs?

2) Desert Climate: Hot and Dry. 

-> They lived near the nile river. 

500

What technological advancement was built by Ancient China as giant shield to keep them safe from enemies who could try and attack? 

The Great Wall of China