Mesopotamia
Which two rivers surrounded Mesopotamia?
Tigris & Euphrates
This individual is mainly famous because his tomb was the only one of a pharaoh left in tact from ancient Egypt
King Tut
If you follow this, you will get good karma
your dharma
This product created in China was so sought-after that a series of trade routes was named after it
Silk
whales!!!!!!!!!
How would the people of Mesopotamia likely describe their gods?
Cruel, vengeful, chaotic, unpredictable
Ancient Egyptians wrote on this paper-like material
Papyrus
Ashoka the Great spread this religion around India during the Mauyran Empire
Buddhism
What can Oracle Bones teach historians about ancient Chinese history?
writing system / religious practices / fortune telling
This sport was invented in Springfield, Massachusetts in December of 1891
Basketball
Which city state was the creator of one of the world's earliest law codes from?
Babylon
This artifact that had three languages written on it including Greek, Demotic, and Hieroglyphics, was very influential in helping historians learn about ancient Egyptians
the Rosetta Stone
The end goal for Buddhists when they stop reincarnating and reach the highest state of enlightenment is known as
Which belief system promoted strict laws and harsh punishments?
Legalism
The largest human organ is
the skin
What is the name of the earliest piece of literature known to man?
The Epic of Gilgamesh
This small section of Egypt, just south of the Mediterranean Sea is known for its exceptionally fertile soil
Nile Delta
What is one positive impact that monsoons had on the Indian subcontinent?
regular, seasonal rainfall to help crops grow / farming
This dynasty created the Mandate of Heaven
the Zhou Dynasty
The best boyband of all time, One Direction, began in this year
2010
Sargon of Akkad is known for creating the world's first
Empire
The chief advisors to pharaohs were given this title
Vizier
Provide one example of a job that a Brahmin would potentially have
Teacher / Priest / Academic / Professor / etc
Liu Bang is best known for this
founding the Han Dynasty
This world famous museum has been robbed at least 6 times in its history (and its Ms. Bissonette's favorite museum of all time!!!!!!!!)
The Louvre