Mesopotamia
Name one of the two major rivers in Mesopotamia?
Tigris and/or Euphrates River
Ancient Egyptians believed in over 2,000 gods. This made them _________.
polytheistic
Judaism was one of the first religions to believe in one God. This made them ______.
Monotheistic
Name one difference between the modern Olympics and the ancient Olympics
Women from all over the world can compete
What continent is the subcontinent of India on?
Asia
What does Mesopotamia mean?
Land Between Two Rivers
Which tomb was discovered by British Egyptologist Howard Carter?
King Tutankhamen
What is a "prophet"?
Someone who communicates directly with God
Which type of government means "one to rule" according to it's Greek root words?
Monarchy
Who is considered to be outside of the caste system?
The Untouchables or Dalit
The Epic of Gilgamesh was a long poem written in
cuneiform
What was the purpose of the pyramids?
To protect the body and hold everything the deceased needs in the afterlife
Who led the Israelites out of Egyptian enslavement and received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai?
Moses
Which term describes an independent main city with a port, usually built on a hill with an acropolis fort. Inside it's protective walls held buildings like temples and an agora marketplace.
A Greek Polis or city-state
Which geographic feature acts as a natural barrier that separates India from the rest of Asia?
The Himalaya Mountains
What is the Code of Hammurabi?
One of the oldest sets of written laws made up of "if-then" statements
What unique crop to Egypt did the Nile River provide Ancient Egyptians?
Papyrus
Who did God promise blessings of land and children to?
Abraham
Which Greek city-state valued arts and philosophy?
Athens
What is the universal spirit worshipped by Hindus? (Must be correct spelling!)
Brahman
List 3 countries where modern day Mesopotamia is located
Turkey, Iraq, Kuwait, and Lebanon
How did Ancient Egypt eventually fall?
Ancient Egypt was defeated and added to the Roman Empire
Name at least two modern day countries where The Promised Land located?
Parts of Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt
Who fought in the Peloponnesian Wars?
Athens and Sparta
What was a major contribution made by the Aryans as they settled in and overtook the Indus Valley Civilization?
Sanskrit language and/or religious practices (Hinduism)