Vocabulary
What does temple mean?
a place where people go to pray to the Gods
Was land around around the rivers fertile land or dry desert?
Fertile
What famous river is located in ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
What is a merchant?
someone who buys and sells goods
What is the system of writing called for Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
people whose job is to write things down
What continent is Mesopotamia located on?
Asia
What continent is Ancient Egypt located on?
Africa
What is the system of writing called for Ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
What is a Ziggurat?
a tall pyramid-shaped structure with a temple at the top
What are the two rivers named that run through Mesopotamia?
Euphrates and Tigris Rivers
Why is Egypt called "the gift of the Nile"?
Because the Nile River allowed for Ancient Egypt to become an established civilization
What does authority mean?
the power to make rules or laws and make sure people follow them
Where did Egyptians write hieroglyphs?
on papyrus, wood, and stone
What is a treasure?
Something very valuable and special
Who was responsible for taking care of the city's temples and making sure that the gods and goddesses were happy?
The priests
What made Hatshepsut so important?
She was the only female Pharaoh and she broke tradition to become one
What is an archaeologist?
a scientist who studies the way people lived in the past by looking at what they left behind, such as tools or pottery
What did Mesopotamians use to write on?
flat slabs of stone, clay or wood which are called tablets
What is religion?
a set of beliefs about how the word started, why things happen, and how people should live in it
What was the name of the king who ruled Babylon?
King Nebuchadnezzar or "King N"
Who was the golden Pharoah?
King Tut
What is a sarcophagus?
a stone coffin
What kinds of things did the ancient Egyptians write down?
songs, messages, stories, prayers, etc.