Mesopotamia
What was Mesopotamia's nickname
The cradle of civilization
Who is the Egyptian god of the dead
Osiris
who was Aristotle
a Greek philosopher
What was Achilles's most fatal weakness
The Achilles heel
where did the Mayans originate from?
Yucatan
What were the people of Mesopotamia called?
Mesopotamians
What is Anubis' job
He watched over the mummifying process
What is a pediment
a triangle shaped marble peice used to hold up ceilings
Alexander the Great
A famous Greek king, who was known for his military efficiency.
What year the the Mayan calendar stop at
2012
What was the technique that Mesopotamians watered their plants with?
Irrigation
Who is the Egyptian god of souls
Ammit
What is the simplist form of column
Doric
What was Perseus known for?
Killing medusa, and using her head to save the princess.
Name something the Mayans invented
The calendar
Who was a key part in the conquering of Mesopotamia?
Hammurabi, ruler of Babylon.
What is the name of the Egyptian symbol for death
Ankh
What was the main mountain in Greece?
Montanan Olympus
What was Daedalus known for?
Being a genius Greek inventor, and constructing the labyrinth
what main territories did the Mayans occupy?
Southeastern mexico and north central america
What were the common materials used to construct clothes in Mesopotamia?
Wool, and linen.
what was the name of the Egyptian sun god
Ra
Name an important place of worship?
Parthenon
What was Theseus known for?
Being a demi-god who pushed through the ranks of Greeks since he was a child, and died as a king.
what were the Mayans known for discovering?
Astronomy