Ancient History

Early Man

100

This name is given to objects made by humans in the past. 

Artifacts

200

The earliest man-made tools were made out of this material.

Stone

300

We find the oldest hominid fossils on this continent.

Africa

400

This term refers to the period of time before the invention of writing. 

Prehistory

500

This modern-day country is home to the Lascaux Caves and their collection of ancient cave paintings.

France

Mesopotamia

100

Ancient Mesopotamia was located in this region, named for its highly productive farmland. 

Fertile Crescent

200

This system of writing was the first to be invented. It is written in wet clay with a triangular stylus. 

Cuneiform

300

This King was responsible for writing the first law code in history. It is where we get the expression "An eye for an eye"

King Hammurabi

400

These two rivers create region known as Mesopotamia. Their floods allow for farming in the region. 

The Tigris & Euphrates Rivers

500

This civilization was the first to develop in Mesopotamia. 

Sumer

Egypt

100

This title refers to the kings and handful of queens of ancient Egypt. It can also mean "Priest King"

Pharaoh

200

This process was used to preserve the bodies of the dead so their Ka could return there to rest. Generally only the wealthy underwent this process. 

Mummification

300

This queen was the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt. She is famous in part for her relationships with Roman Emperors. 

Cleopatra

400

She was the first female Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt. She is remembered today for expanding trade and building many monuments and temples. 

Hatsheptsut

500

This Pharaoh is famous for many things, but he is most well known for being the father of king Tutankhamen. 

Akhenaten 

Greece

100

This warlike city state is known for its skilled warriors who started their training when they were still children. 

Sparta

200

This city state gets its name from the goddess of wisdom. It is also considered the birthplace of Democracy.

Athens

300

This god held dominion over the sea, and also invented horses. He is also the father of the cyclops, Polyphemus.

Poseiden

400

This Macedonian King conquered the Greeks

Phillip of Macedon

500

This civilization was the main rival of the Greeks. They fought at famous battles like Marathon and Thermopylae 

The Persians

Rome

100

This huge stadium is famous for being the location of gladiatorial games and other large events in Rome.

Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheater 

200

This class of people were the wealthiest and most powerful class of people in Ancient Rome

Patricians

300

This river runs through the city of Rome. 

Tiber River

400

This city was buried in ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted. It has provided a wealth of artifacts that teach us about daily life in Rome. 

Pompeii

500

Who was the first Roman emperor in history?

Caesar Augustus or Octavian