Ancient Mesopotamia
Invented the first form of writing
The Sumerians
Egyptians were buried with these items to please the gods
Their riches (gold, jewels) and sometimes cats
the Great Wall
Statues created by sculptures of what people
Greek Gods and Goddesses
a powerful nation with many lands and people under its control
empire
Archeologist
clay
a paper like material used in early Egyptian records of life
papyrus
The plants used to create paper
bamboo
Type of government that was created by Greeks
democracy
Open area in the center of Rome where citizens could talk about business and government
forum
roads
Mesopotamia
Egyptians created this form of writing
hieroglyphics
Kites
The place considered to be the home of the gods
Acropolis
Outdoor stadium where events took place like gladiator games
Colosseum
This nation controlled the trade route in eastern Africa
Mali
Name 3 things the people of Mesopotamia invented
farming tools, farming methods, hours and minutes, astrology, math, engineering, doctors, court, education
The tombs of pharaohs
Teracotta soldiers
A open-air, theater like place that gatherings and plays were given
Amphitheatre
Romans were the first to build this to help with large, heavy structures
arches or archways
This item was valuable in the trading system of ancient times
salt
Tigris and Euphrates
Ancient Egypt existed between which years
3100 BCE and 31 BCE
This priceless item was wanted by everyone even 4,000 miles away
silk
Pottery was decorated with pictures of what
life, special events, gods and goddesses
Rome was famous for these people who were highly skilled and some of their tactics are used today
soldiers, war combat skills
This person took a journey to this religious city. Name the person and place for full points
Mansa Musa traveled to Mecca