Ancient Civilizations
This writing system used pictures and symbols in ancient Egypt.
What are hieroglyphics?
This 5th planet from the sun is named after the Roman god of the sky.
What is Jupiter?
(Bonus 100pts for naming all planets in order)
Early humans moved from place to place to find food. This lifestyle is called this.
What is nomadic?
A government controlled by a king or queen is called this.
What is a monarchy?
The first civilizations developed near these natural sources of water.
What are rivers?
This Greek city-state was known for its powerful army.
What is Sparta?
In this form of government, citizens participate in making decisions
What is democracy?
Egyptians wrote on a paper-like material made from this plant.
What is papyrus?
This Roman language influenced Spanish, French, Italian, and English.
What is Latin?
Sumer was divided into independent communities called these.
What are city-states?
This Greek city-state is famous for developing democracy.
What is Athens?
Mesopotamia developed between the Tigris and this river.
What is the Euphrates River?
The Roman Republic was governed partly by this powerful lawmaking body. (Hint: think Star Wars)
What is the Senate?