Mesopotamia
Which rivers were the main water sources for the ancient Mesopotamians?
Tigris and Euphrates
Major river of Egpyt
Nile
What is the main river in the Indus Valley Civilization?
Indus River
Which major river was in China
Yellow
A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have?
Monarchy
What is the name of the wedge-shaped writing system used in ancient Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
Title used by Egyptian rulers
Pharoah
What natural barriers protected the Indus Valley Civilization?
Mountains
Which is an example of Ancient Chinese architecture?
Great Wall of China
Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have?
Oligarchy
The name Mesopotamia means . .
land between tworivers
The Rosetta Stone is the stone tablet that…
decoded heiroglyphics
Why do we know very little about the beliefs, laws, and social structure of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Cant decode their language
This strong, yet smooth fabric was first made in China many years ago. It was called _______
Silk
Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have?
Theocracy
Who formed a code of laws that later influenced the laws of the Greeks and Romans?
Hammurabi
Ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols
heiroglyphics
Seasonal winds called _________ dominate India's climate
Monsoons
Who is the major philosopher that began in China
Confucius
People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called?
Anarchy
Mesopotamian temples were called ______.
Ziggurats
Long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds that Egyptians used to write on
Papayrus
What is the name of the strict social structure of the Indus Valley?
Caste System
What two things do the analects of Confucius teach?
People should have good conduct and moral judgement.
The government had a duty to set an example of right conduct.
A government where citizens elect leaders who will vote on their behalf
Representative Democracy