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Vocabulary
Mapping
Ingredients of a Civilization
Latin
Miscellaneous
100
_______ was a commonly used product before paper was invented.
Papyrus
100
Identify this river (see arrow #1)
The Tigris River
100
Kings, Queens, and Pharaohs are examples of....
Centralized Government
100
Given an example of flora in Ancient Egypt.
1) Papyrus Reeds 2) Palm Trees
100
Cause and Effect: invention of the wheel and axle --> more travel for trade --> ____________________
spread of people, ideas, and goods (Cultural Diffusion +50 bonus points)
200
This object was key in discovering how to translate Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics
The Rosetta Stone
200
Identify this river (see arrow #2)
The Nile River
200
Cuneiform and Hieroglyphics are examples of....
Writing
200
Name an example of fauna from Ancient Egypt
1) Elephants 2) Cats 3) Water Birds
200
What is Hammurabi's Code?
The first set of written laws created by Hammurabi, one of the rulers of Mesopotamia.
300
The belief in and worship of more than one god.
Polytheism
300
Identify this body of water (see arrow #3)
The Mediterranean Sean
300
Name one example of an invention from Mesopotamia that we still use today.
1) Writing 2) Wheel and Axle 3) Irrigation
300
Describe the importance of aqua in ancient civilizations.
Both Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt began because of the fertile land and fresh water near river deltas (The Tigris, Euphrates, and Nile)
300
Describe the social structure in ancient civilizations.
The social classes were structured like a pyramid. The King and Queen were at the top, followed by priests and military officials, then came merchants and traders, with slaves at the bottom.
400
"The Land Between Two Rivers"
Mesopotamia
400
Identify this river (see arrow #4)
The Euphrates River
400
What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?
Monotheism is the belief in one God. Polytheism is the belief in more than one god.
400
Describe the terra of Ancient Egypt
Fertile, black soil used for farming near the Nile River surrounded by large, dry deserts on either side.
400
Cause and Effect: food surplus --> ______________ --> higher population
Larger Families
500
This structure was used for palaces and places of worship in Ancient Mesopotamia
A Ziggurat
500
Identify this region (see arrow #5)
The Fertile Crescent
500
Two Part Question! 1) The Great Pyramids are an example of what? 2) What was the purpose of the Great Pyramids?
1) Architecture 2) The Great Pyramids were the final resting place for Ancient Egypt's Pharaohs.
500
What was the clima of Ancient Egypt
Hot and Dry (perfect for making mummies!)
500
Cause and Effect: ___________ --> less people needed to farm
Food Surplus