Facts
Which civilization was neighbors with Nubia/Kush?
EGYPT
Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt?
HATSHEPSUT
1. What was the name of the Egyptian writing system?
2. What did they write on?
1. Hieroglyphics
2. Papyrus
What is a dynasty?
A series of rulers from the same family
China was surrounded by geographic borders. Name FOUR pieces of geography in China
What group of people came to India and influenced its religion, language, and social structures?
the Aryans
Who united upper and lower Egypt?
Pharaoh Menes
Name one invention that allowed the Egyptians to be GREAT farmers
Ox drawn plow
What was the name of the structure built by Mesopotamians to honor and worship their gods?
ziggurat
Which Chinese leader connected smaller walls throughout China to build the "Great Wall of China?"
Shi Huang
Which religion influenced Hinduism?
Brahmanism
Who built the great pyramid at Giza?
Khufu
What was the purpose of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt?
served a burial tombs for the pharaohs
Which religion believes that the Torah is a sacred scripture?
Judaism/Ancient ISrael
What allowed massive trade and cultural exchange between China and the west?
The Silk Road
Siddhartha Gautama
Who liberated Egypt from the Hyksos?
Ahmose
Which belief system promotes respect for your elders, strong relationships, and strong character?
Confucianism
Which civilization invented the calendar?
EGYPTIANS
What dynasty is known as the GOLDEN AGE in China?
Han Dynasty
Who changed his violent ways,and instead promoted Buddhism, planted trees, and protected animals throughout his kingdom?
Ashoka
Whose tomb was discovered fully in tact?
King Tut
What does "Taoism" promote?
balance and harmony(ying/yang)
Who invented the horse drawn chariot?
HYKSOS
Who is considered the most successful pharaoh in Egypt?
Ramses II or Ramses the gReat