Temples tombs and Treasures (GRAPES)

What does the word Ancient mean?

• Something that is new and modern.

• Something that is fifty to one hundred years old.

• Something that is extremely old, usually from a time period that is a long way in the past.

• A building, artefact or piece of art.

What is a civilisation?

• A group of people who live in the same place and share a common culture.

• A small group living in an area far from other people.

• A complex society with cities, government, a shared culture and a system of writing.

• A group of friends that live in the same area who work and play together.

Which of these are not an Ancient Civilisation?

• Ancient Maya

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China

• Ancient London

• Ancient Rome

G.R.A.P.E.S. is a It is a useful tool for understanding ancient civilizations. What does each letter stand for?

• Gods

  Resources

  Art

  People

  Education

  Society

• Groups

  Rules

  Architecture (buildings)

  Purpose

  Exams

  Schools

• Geography

  Religion/beliefs

  Achievements

  Politics (government)

  Economy (trade)

  Social Structure

Are rivers essential for civilisations to develop?

• Yes

• No

Which river did Ancient Egypt settle next to?

• The Amazon

• The Thames

• The Nile

• The Tigris

What is the purpose of the Egyptian pyramids?

• To serve as astronomical observatories (space observation).

• To provide housing for the workers and their families.

• To serve as tombs for the pharaohs and allow them to cross over to begin their journey to the afterlife.

• To store grain and food supplies for the people.

What were the main contributions of the Shang Dynasty in ancient China?

• Bronze casting, writing, and central government

• Pottery making, farming, and nomadic lifestyle (moving around).

• Iron smelting, horse taming, and trade over the ocean.

• Stone carving, hunting-gathering, and tribal leadership.

Who built the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• ancient Egyptians

• Romans

• aliens

• Atlanteans

Which ancient Chinese dynasty is known for the invention of paper and the compass?

• Song Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty