End of the Year Review

Pharaoh

• king of ancient Egypt

• a type of ancient Egyptian pyramid

• a famous Egyptian queen

• a deity worshipped in ancient Egypt

Nirvana

• a state of perfect peace, Buddhism

• a type of meditation practice

• a form of ancient art

• a philosophical debate in Hinduism

Nile River

• longest river in the world, located in Egypt

• second longest river in the world, located in Brazil

• longest river in Europe, located in Germany

• longest river in Asia, located in China

Middle Ages

• Also known as the medieval period

• A time of great technological advancement

• The era of the Renaissance

• A period marked by the rise of the Roman Empire

Irrigation

• A method of draining water from land

• A way of supplying water to an area of land

• A technique for planting seeds

• A process of removing weeds from fields

Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi

• First emperor of China who wanted to be immortal and had Terracotta Warriors created to be placed near his tomb

• A famous Chinese philosopher known for his teachings on governance

• A military leader who conquered neighboring states to unify China

• A legendary figure in Chinese folklore known for his magical powers

Domestication

• the taming of animals for human use, such as work or as food

• the process of breeding wild animals in their natural habitat

• the act of training animals for entertainment purposes

• the method of capturing animals for research

Black Death

• A deadly plague that swept through Europe between 1347 and 1351

• A famous painting from the Renaissance period

• A historical figure known for his contributions to science

• A type of medieval weapon used in battles

Bible

• The holy book of Christians.

• A collection of ancient myths.

• A historical novel about kings.

• A guide to meditation and mindfulness.

Synagogue

• Christian house of worship

• Islamic house of worship

• Jewish house of worship

• Buddhist house of worship