World History Final Review

Front

Why was the Nile River important to ancient Egypt?

Back

The Nile River was crucial for agriculture, transportation, and water supply in ancient Egypt.

Front

What does the term "AD" refer to?

Back

the religious-based term used to indicate time after the birth of Christ

Front

What does GRAPES stand for?

Back

Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, Social structure

Front

What was the Rosetta Stone?

Back

The Rosetta Stone is an ancient artifact that helped decode Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Front

Define "civilization"

Back

Any society that has developed a writing system, government, production of surplus food.

Front

Form of writing used by the Egyptians

Back

Hieroglyphics

Front

Egyptian civilization began around

Back

3200 BCE

Front

Define polytheism

Back

The belief in or worship of multiple gods.

Front

Who was Hammurabi?

Back

Hammurabi was a Babylonian king known for creating one of the earliest written legal codes.

Front

What were the Phoenicians known for? Options: trade, the alphabet, and craftsmanship in purple dye and glass, Agricultural innovations and pottery, Military conquests and architecture, Religious practices and philosophy

Back

trade, the alphabet, and craftsmanship in purple dye and glass