Ancient Egypt
The ancience Egyptians made their home in Northern Africa on the __________ river.
Nile
Greece is next to the _____________ Sea.
Mediterranean
Why was Mesopotamia called "the land between two rivers"? (hint: name the two rivers)
It existed between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
What was the leader of Ancient China called?
an emperor
What major ocean is China next to?
the Pacific
The leader of the Egyptian people was called a
pharoah
How did the Ancient Greeks share their culture?
Through sea trade.
What was Hammurabi's Code?
The first written set of laws (created by King Hammurabi). It did not matter if you were rich or poor. If you broke the law, and were found guilty, you would be punished.
What is a "dynasty" ?
a line of rulers from the same family. Each ruler is a direct descendent from the last ruler.
Africa
The Ancient Egyptians believed in more than _______________(a number) gods.
2,000
What type of government did they have in Athens?
Democracy
Where did the Ancient Assyrians live?
In Northern Mesopotamia, toward the mountains
True or False: Confucianism was a religion in Ancient China.
False - It is a philosophy, a way of behaving, so one would do the right things.
Ancient Greece was situated on the coast of the _____________________________ sea.
Mediterranean Sea.
Ra was the god of _______.
Sun
Ancient Greece was split up into many different __________________ (government)
city-states
What is a Ziggurat?
A ziggurat is a temple
Name 3 Ancient Chinese inventions
Among these were the wheel, compass, matches, gunpowder, kites, umbrellas, ink, porcelain, chariots, crossbow, abacus, acupuncture and many other things
What mountain range formed the northern boundary of India?
The Himalayas
Anubis was the god who weighed your _______ (body part) after death. If it was light, you entered the after life.
heart
How often were the olympics held in Ancient Greece?
Every 4 years
Who was Gilgamesh?
Ancient King of Uruk (his story is one of the oldest in history)
Name 3 natural barriers that protected and isolated Ancient China from the rest of the world.
the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Himalaya Mountains to the south and the Gobi and Taklimakan deserts to the west.
What geographic feature did all major ancient civilizations share?
They appeared in major river valleys (situated next to a river)