Ancient Civilizations
What river was essential to the development of Ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What are the four cardinal directions?
North, South, East, West
What is migration?
The movement of people from one place to another
What trade route connected China to Europe?
The Silk Road
Which civilization built Machu Picchu?
The Inca
What document declared American independence from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
What is the largest continent?
Asia
Why did many immigrants come to the United States through Ellis Island?
For jobs, freedom, and opportunity
What valuable material gave the Silk Road its name?
Silk
What writing system was used in Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
What war was fought between the North and South from 1861-1865?
The Civil War
What imaginary line divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
What was the Middle Passage?
The route enslaved Africans were forced to travel across the Atlantic Ocean
What ocean trade route connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas?
The Triangular Trade Route
Which civilization is credited with developing democracy?
Ancient Greece
Who delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Which ocean lies between North America and Europe?
The Atlantic Ocean
What was the Great Migration?
The movement of African Americans from the South to Northern and Western cities
Besides goods, what else traveled along trade routes?
Ideas, religions, technologies, and cultures
What structure was built to protect China from invasions?
The Great Wall of China
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
Name one push factor that causes migration
War, famine, natural disaster, persecution, or lack of jobs
Why were trade routes important to ancient civilizations?
They helped civilizations exchange goods, ideas, and resources, leading to growth and cultural diffusion