Writing
This Sumerian form of writing was created by the Sumerians, and is also known as "wedge shaped."
What is Cuneiform?
Siddhartha Gautama founded this religion.
What is Buddhism?
These two rivers frame the land of Mesopotamia.
What are Tigris and Euphrates?
The change from a nomadic lifestyle to a settled one is known as
What is the Neolithic Revolution?
Brahmins and Priests belonged to which of the four Varnas?
What is the mouth?
This type of writing, created by the Egyptians, is known for its pictographic symbols.
What is hieroglyphic?
This religion has adapted and changed many times as a result of not having a central founder or teacher.
What is Hinduism?
This river brought life to the Egyptian civilization.
What is the Nile?
The settled life of farmers allowed for the development of skills in a specific type of work, also known as
What is specialization?
This type of leadership involved passing power on to an heir.
What is dynasty?
This is the term for the collected sacred writings of the Aryans.
What are Vedas?
This people group believed that they were little more than playthings for a variety of vindictive and selfish gods.
Who are Sumerians?
This river helped form a fertile valley on the Indian subcontinent.
What is Indus?
Sumerian city life was centered around a massive temple called this.
What is a Ziggurat?
These Egyptian rulers were viewed as gods.
Who are pharaohs?
This ancient ruler created the first known set of laws.
Who is Hammurabi?
Another word for this path to enlightenment is the Middle Way.
What is the Eightfold Path?
These extreme weather patterns caused havoc for India's climate.
What are monsoons?
This ruler helped unite upper and lower Egypt.
Who is Narmer?
The impure people who lived outside of India's caste structure were known as this
What are untouchables?
This writing paper was created by the Egyptians by using reeds from the marshy delta.
What is papyrus?
This term refers to one of the great religious epics of India.
What is Mahabharata?
This major trade route helped merchants and other travelers spread religious and social ideas across culutures.
What is the Silk Road?
This civilization on the Indus was known for its sophisticated city planning.
What is Harrappan?
In times of peace, these leaders would rule over early city-states.
Who are priests?