Ancient Mesopotamia
The oldest form of writing known to man is called
cuneiform
The Egyptian Pharaoh that ruled during the 18 dynasty and is considered the boy king is known as
Belief in only one God is known as
monotheism
A preserved body of a deceased person or animal is a
Mummy
Belief in more than one God is called_
polytheism
The highest-ranking government official and person that gives the Pharaoh advice is known
Vizer
The names of the 2 rivers that helped Ancient Mesopotamia to thrive are the
Tigris and Euphrates River
The Supreme leader of king of Ancient Egypt is called
Pharaoh
People in ancient Mesopotamia that kept the written records were called
Scribes
Reed plants that Egyptians used to make paper and baskets are called
Papyrus
Having more of something than is needed can be called a
Surplus
The African river that flows northward, and helped the Egyptians to thrive is called
The Nile River
The supply of water to crops to help growth is called
irrigation
A government that exerts control over territories beyond its borders can be described as an
Empire
Temples built by ancient Mesopotamians to worship the gods can be described as
ziggurats
The system of writing developed by Ancient Egyptians is known as
Hieroglyphics
The practice of farming can be described as
agriculture
A stone coffin used to protect a mummified body for the afterlife can be described as a
sarcophagus
The 6th king of Mesopotamia and creator of its first set of laws is known as
King Hammurabi
A mythical creature depicted with the body of a lion and the head of a human is called a
Sphinx