Mesopotomia
What two rivers was Mesopotamia located between?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What river did Ancient Egypt depend on?
Nile
What tool helps sailors find direction?
A compass
What is the name of the river where Chinese civilization began?
The Yellow River or Huang He
What type of government did Athens create?
Democracy
What writing system did Mesopotamians create?
Cuneiform
What were the kings of Egypt called?
Pharaohs
Who was the explorer who sailed for Spain and landed in the Americas in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
What structure was built to protect China from invaders?
The Great Wall of China
What large building in Athens honored the goddess Athena?
The Parthenon
What is the name of the large temples built in Mesopotamia?
Ziggurats
What writing system did Egyptians use?
Hieroglyphics
What were the three main reasons Europeans explored? (Hint: 3 Gs)
God, Gold, Glory
What is the philosophy that teaches respect for family and elders?
Confucianism
What was the Roman Republic?
A system of government where citizens elected leaders
What was the Code of Hammurabi?
A set of written laws from Babylon
Why did Egyptians build pyramids?
As tombs for their pharaohs
What was the Columbian Exchange?
The transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between Europe and the Americas
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The belief that the emperor was chosen by heaven to rule
What was the purpose of Roman roads?
To help armies, trade, and communication across the empire
Why is Mesopotamia often called the "Cradle of Civilization"?
Because it was one of the first places with cities, writing, and government
How did the Nile River help Egyptian farming?
It flooded each year and left rich soil for growing crops
How did European exploration affect indigenous people?
It often led to disease, conquest, and the loss of land and culture
Name one major invention from Ancient China and explain its use.
Paper – used for writing; or gunpowder – used in weapons
How did Greek and Roman ideas influence the modern world?
Ideas in government, architecture, law, and philosophy are still used today