Egypt
An Egyptian king was called a ?
What is considered the world's first written code of laws, created by the Babylonian king?
Hammurabi's Code
Emperor
What is the name of the river that was the center of the Indus Valley civilizations?
Indus river
King Tut
What river was essential for the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?
The Nile River
Name the two rivers that define the region of Mesopotamia
Tigris and Euphrates
What invention during the Han Dynasty greatly influenced communication and record-keeping?
paper
What was a possible reason for the decline of the Indus Valley civilization?
natural disasters, invaders, migration
Inhabitants of Mesopotamia were called what?
Sumerians
What is the term for the ancient Egyptian writing system using symbols and pictures?
Hieroglyphics
What structure was built in ancient Sumer to serve as a temple and administrative center?
Ziggurat
What is the name of the ancient Chinese philosophical system founded by Confucius?
Confucianism
Name one of the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization
Harappa or Mohenjo-Daro
Name one of the Chinese dynasties we talked about in class.
Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
What was the purpose of mummification?
to preserve the body for the afterlife
Who was the legendary hero of ancient Mesopotamian literature, known for his epic journey?
Gilgamesh "The Epic of Gilgamesh"
What major trade route connected China to the West, facilitating cultural exchange?
The Silk Road
What urban planning feature was common in Indus Valley cities?
grid layout and drainage systems
What were the Indus Valley "stamps" called, that were found on artifacts in other regions.
Seals
Egyptians wrote on the leaves of a plant found along the Nile River. This plant was called?
Papyrus
Mesopotamia was located in a region called ?
The Fertile Crescent
Which dynasty is known for its contributions to Chinese culture, including the Great Wall?
Qin Dynasty
we didn't!
Name one of the Egyptian gods or goddesses
Osiris, Isis, Anubis, Ra (there is a lot more that I can't remember)