Key ancient civilizations, from Mesopotamia and Egypt to Greece and Rome, for a general world history course.
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- What does the word Mesopotamia mean?
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Between two rivers- Which two rivers defined Mesopotamia?
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The Tigris and Euphrates- What ancient writing system was invented in Mesopotamia?
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Cuneiform- Which Mesopotamian civilization built the city of Ur?
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The Sumerians- What was the Code of Hammurabi?
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A collection of 282 laws created by the Babylonian king Hammurabi- Approximately when did King Hammurabi rule Babylon?
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Around 1792 to 1750 BCE- What was a ziggurat?
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A large stepped pyramid structure used as a temple- Which Mesopotamian empire is known for conquering the Sumerians?
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The Akkadian Empire- What major agricultural technique did Mesopotamians develop?
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Irrigation systems- What time period is considered the height of ancient Mesopotamia?
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Roughly 3500 BCE to 539 BCE- Which two regions made up ancient Egypt?
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Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt- What river was the center of Egyptian civilization?
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The Nile River- Which pharaoh built the Great Pyramid of Giza?
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Khufu- What is a pharaoh?
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A ruler of ancient Egypt viewed as a divine god-king- What material did ancient Egyptians use for writing?
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Papyrus
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