Achievements
The Egyptian writing system which was one of the first in the world
Hieroglyphics
This physical feature was of great importance to both the Ancient India and Ancient Egypt civilizations
rivers
Egyptian religion taught that mummification was to prepare for the
afterlife
In Ancient Indian society, individuals were not allowed to do what with people of other varnas?
Socialize or marry
This discovery allowed archaeologists to decipher hieroglyphics
Rosetta Stone
The discovery of King Tut's tomb was important because
It allowed us to learn about Ancient Egyptian life
The annual flooding of this river provided fertile soil for the Egyptians
Nile River
What was the religion of India the basis for?
the caste system
What is the main difference between the Egyptian social classes and Indian social classes?
India's was based on religion, while Egypt's was based on politics/power
This Egyptian Kingdom fell because of financial problems and ambitious nobles
Old Kingdom
Which Egyptian achievement helped allow for a complex government?
Written language
The deserts of Egypt protected them from enemies, but made what difficult?
Farming
What was the name of the Indian religion?
Hinduism
According to Hinduism beliefs, you can only move up or down in the caste system through what process?
reincarnation
Discovery made by Ancient Indians which allowed them to advance their written language
ink
What was the importance of granaries for Ancient Indian agriculture?
prepare for possible upcoming floods
What is the difference in the geography of India and Egypt in terms of continents?
Egypt is in Africa, India is in Asia
Was Egyptian religion polytheistic or monotheistic?
polytheistic
Who was at the top of the Egyptian social class system?
Pharaohs and kings
Egyptian paper
Papyrus
Complex housing was an achievement of which civilization?
Indian
What is it about the rivers that helped both civilizations develop?
fertile soil
Was the Indian religion monotheistic or polytheistic?
polytheistic
According to Hinduism, what must a person do to move up a social class after they die and are reborn?
Live their best life according to dharma
The name of India's social class system, which is based on Hinduism, and strictly divides people into varnas
caste system