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