Ancient Egypt
The ruler of Ancient Egypt considered a god-king.
Pharaoh
An independent city with its own government and laws.
City-State
Central & South America
The first civilization of India developed around the
Indus River Valley
Valuable fabric traded from China.
Silk
Large triangular tombs built for Egyptian rulers.
Pyramids
Writing system that used wedge-shaped symbols.
Cuneiform
Floating gardens used for farming by the Aztecs.
Chinampas
Ancient sacred language of India.
Sanskrit
Massive wall built to protect China from invaders.
Great Wall
Egyptian picture writing system.
Hieroglyphics
A large stepped temple built in Mesopotamia.
Ziggurat
What did the Americas depend on because of their lack of access to water?
Rain God
India is a landmass that is separated by the Himalaya mountains
subcontinent
Chinese invention used to help sailors navigate.
Compass
Process used to preserve bodies after death.
Mummification
Babylonian king who created one of the first written law codes.
Hammurabi
Civilization was heavily dependent on this crop
Maize (Corn)
Indian religion based on reaching a state of blissful peace called "Nirvana".
Buddhism
Belief system based on Confucius' teachings.
Confucianism
Life Egyptians believed existed after death.
Afterlife
Civilization that developed in southern Mesopotamia.
Sumerians
Due to the lack of domesticated animals, the people relied on what type of work
human labor
Social class system in ancient India.
Caste System
Chinese philosopher who emphasized respect and order.
Confucius