Geography
Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Early Humans
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Ancient Egypt was built along which major river?
Nile River
The Nile is the longest river in the world. It is located on the continent of Africa.
1
Mesopotamian people believed in many gods and goddesses, which is known as -
Polytheism
1
What was the title of the all-powerful rulers of Ancient Egypt who were believed to be living gods?
Pharaohs
1
People who move from place to place in search of foods and shelter are called -
Nomads
2
Egypt is located on which continent?
Africa
2
Mesopotamians built temples called _______ to worship their gods and goddesses.
Ziggurats
2
Name two items used in the mummification process.
Linen; Natron; Canopic Jars; Amulets; Sarcophagus; Book of the Dead
2
To tame animals for human use is called -
domestication
3
What do you call a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides?
Peninsula
3
What did the Mesopotamians invent to help bring water to their crops?
irrigation
3
Where were pharaohs buried in the Old Kingdom?
Pyramids
3
Why do historians know more about the Bronze Age than earlier time periods?
Written records
4
Name the 2 rivers surrounding the Fertile Crescent of Mesopotamia.
Tigris and Euphrates
These rivers on located on the continent of Asia.
4
Hammurabi was known for his -
Code of laws (strict & focused on revenge)
4
Who was Hatshepsut?
A famous female pharaoh
4
Which time period did people begin to form permanent settlements?
Neolithic Age
5
List the 5 oceans.
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Southern Ocean
5
What form of writing was developed in Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
5
What form of writing was developed in Ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphs 
5
During which time period was fire discovered?
Paleolithic Age