Ohio River Rizz
What river did Egypt develop around?
Nile River
Why were treasures found in King Tut's tomb?
Ancient Egyptians believed that such objects were important for the afterlife.
What are Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar responsible for doing?
Building up Babylon.
Describe the political order of Egypt is 3200BC.
Wealthy farmer emerged as leaders.
What civilization area formed around the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Mesopotamia
Define a ziggurat.
Pyramid-type structure used as a temple
Hammurabi's Code
What did the Assyrians and Hittites develop for battle?
Iron weapons and Chariots
The Indus River Civilization formed around what river?
Ganges
What unusual discovery was found in Tut's tomb?
Board games
Who was the ruler of Persia and defeated in the Battle of Babylon?
Darius I
How did trade contribute to the spread of the Phoenician alphabet?
What river did China develop around?
Yangtze River
Who was defeated in the Battle of Marathon?
Darius I
Who ruled Egypt during its height of international trade?
Ramses II
Describe Memphis, Egypt.
At one time the capital Egypt and largest city in the world.
Explain why civilizations formed around waterways.
Rivers provided a source of fresh water, irrigation for crops, and a form of transporation.
Describe the Great Sphinx and its purpose
Largest statue, a megalith with a human head and body of a lion. Its purpose was to guard the nearby pyramids.
What caused trade in Egypt to grow?
Conquests of other lands.
What was significant about the discovery of King Tut's tomb?
He was buried near Luxor, Egypt where pharaohs and other nobles were buried for 500 years.