Objects left behind, that inform us about the past

Any primate that primarily walks on TWO legs.

"Upright Human Being"

New stone age

The first civilizations developed along.....

The first civilizations practiced Exchanging one good or service, for another known as....

Individuals performed one job/task, rather than doing every job.

This innovation allowed civilizations to keep track of information

This started as a way for people to explain natural phenomena, and keep order

This was the name for the first civilization to develop in the fertile crescent

What part of the world did fertile crescent civilization develop?

This innovation in Mesopotamia allowed the delivery of water from rivers to be stored and transported to farm areas.

Ancient Mesopotamian Temple (often located at the city center)

Which was not an invention (innovation) created by Sumerian culture?

The name of Sumerian writing often etched into stone.

This king of Babylon created a set of laws in order to help control society. He was established as god's chosen leader in Ancient Babylon often reflected in his code.

Most early civilizations believed in many gods, also known as ....

This coastal civilization people grew on the banks of the Mediterranean and given credit for establishing the world's first monotheistic religion.

This ruthless civilization of the fertile crescent used brutal tactics to conquer areas. They had metal weapons and often skinned their conquered opponents.

This was the name of the river that provided irrigation and resources for the Ancient Egyptians.

Which river is associated with ancient Egypt?

Ancient Egyptian ruler

Ancient Egyptian writing

This finding allowed modern archeologists to translate Egyptian writing by translating it through Demotic and Greek writing.

This land feature is prominent in Greece

The name for a Greek city-state

This Greek city-state was known for its military tactics and being a soldier was the foundation. They were the best soldiers in the world

These serf who were tied to the land outnumbered Spartans 10 to 1, thus requiring a military society to control them.

This Greek city state was known for philosophy and its great navy. It developed early forms of democracy.

As Greece expanded it eventually collided with this Empire kicking off a series of wars. Athens and Sparta had to unite to defeat them and their kings Darius and Xerxes.

This civil war was fought between Athens and Sparta, with Sparta ultimately prevailing. Athens still remained an influential and protected polis.

The Roman Empire began on what today is known as

Roman legend has it that Rome was founded by brothers Romulus and Remus who were of royalty, tossed into a river, washed on shore and raised by a...

Ancient Rome was ruled by 2 of these at the top of the government.

These were the Aristocratic landowners who held most of the Power and were wealthy in Ancient Rome.

This was the name of the Roman Codified (written) laws of Rome that applied to all citizens equally. It was established to appease the Plebeians in Rome.

This was a series of wars fought between Rome and the empire of Carthage, that changed Rome into a truly massive empire controlling most of the Mediterranean Sea.

This was the name of the great leader of Carthage who ingeniously used Elephants to traverse through Europe and attack Rome.

The Roman Emperor Octavian (Augustus) took control of Rome to lead 200 years of peace known as the

A self-governing state made up of a city and its surrounding territory.

Territory controlled by a central government, with one supreme ruler, who governs a diverse population.

The supplying of water to land by man-made means to aid in growing crops.

A form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by the citizens who have the right to vote.

In ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their rights.

A military leader, who joined forces with Crassus, a wealthy Roman, and Pompey, a popular general; with their help, he was elected consul; strong leader and genius at military strategy.

An ancient culture that developed from a blending of Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman cultures.

Was believed to be the home of the Ancient Greek gods.

The temple that sits atop the Acropolis in Athens.