Ancient Civilizations #1
This group of ancient peoples developed hieroglyphics.
The Ancient Egyptians
The two main mountain ranges that run through Italy are the Apennines and this mountain range.
The Alps
The belief in one god is known as...
Monotheism
Where did Gladiator fights take place during Ancient Rome?
The Colosseum
What was the lowest caste system called in India?
The Dalits or Untouchables
Name 3 things you still might find in the Ganges River...
industrial waste from tanneries, ashes, candles, bodily fluids, dead animals, pollution, flowers, offering, and SO MUCH MORE!
What is the belief in many gods?
polytheism
Egypt is located in the northeastern corner of Africa along this river.
The Nile River
Before mummification, Priests of Ancient Egypt would take out all human organs after death except this:
the heart
What does 'CE' and 'BCE' stand for?
Known as a calendar system ‘Common (current) Era’ or 'Before Common Era'
How did the Greeks win the Trojan War?
By creating a gift of the "Trojan Horse" and hid inside and attacked the Greeks while sleeping
What is the above ground structure built to transport fresh water into Rome?
An aqueduct
How many years are in a decade, and how many years are in a century?
century = 100
An ancient writer/history recorder of hieroglyphs was called a ___________.
scribe
What technological advancement was built by Ancient China as giant shield to keep them safe from enemies who could try and attack? You can also run a marathon on it :)
The Great Wall of China
What did Egyptian priests do to Pharaohs once they died?
Started the mummification process before putting into a tomb specially built for the Pharaoh.
Why did the Ancient Egyptians live near the Nile River?
The Nile River flooded every year, which helped water their crops.
What is used to make silk in China?
Silk Worms
What city was destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted?
Pompeii
How did the Trojan War start?
It started with a golden apple given to the "the fairest"
What artifact was an army of figures representing soldiers for an emperor's afterlife?
The Terracotta Warriors or Soldiers
What is the 'stone coffin' known as in Ancient Egypt?
A sarcophagus
What was the environmental climate like in Ancient Egypt?
2) Desert Climate: Hot and Dry.
According to Roman Mythology, who founded Ancient Rome?
Romulus and Remus
This was a network of routes used by traders for more than 1,500 years linking China with the West.
The Silk Road