Being “nomadic” means:

Domestication means ________. Which of the following is an example of domestication?

The two rivers most important to Mesopotamia were:

Mesopotamia is called the “Cradle of Civilization” because:

The term “Fertile Crescent” refers to:

Which of the following best describes the main characteristics of a civilization?

A scribe is:

Hammurabi’s Code is important because:

Polytheistic means:

A ziggurat is:

The most important river to Egypt is:

Egypt was called the “gift of the Nile” because:

A pharaoh is:

Egyptians believed the afterlife was important because:

The Egyptians invented which system of writing?

Papyrus was used for:

Pyramids are ________, and they were built ________.

Select one Egyptian god or goddess from the options below.

Mummification is the process of preserving bodies after death. Why did Egyptians practice mummification?

The flooding of the Nile was important for farming because:

Geography protected Egypt from invasion because:

Which of the following is not a feature of civilization?

Historians consider farming the key to the rise of civilizations because:

Name the two major rivers in Ancient China that helped support farming and population growth: ______________________________ and ______________________________.

The large desert that acted as a natural barrier to the north of China is called:

One major mountain range that helped isolate Ancient China from other civilizations was:

How did China's natural barriers (deserts, mountains, ocean) influence the development of its culture?

What term refers to a succession of rulers from the same family who hold hereditary power and govern the country for a period of time?

The dynasty considered the first in traditional Chinese history, although there is limited archaeological evidence, is:

The legendary leader credited with controlling the flooding of the Yellow River for the Xia Dynasty is:

The first historically confirmed dynasty in China was:

What are oracle bones, and how do they help historians understand life in the Shang Dynasty?

One major achievement of the Shang Dynasty was:

The longest Chinese dynasty in history was:

What concept did the Zhou Dynasty introduce to justify their rule, claiming that the right to rule was based on divine approval? The ______________________________ of ______________________________.

What political and economic system, based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty and military service, was introduced by the Zhou Dynasty?

In the Zhou feudal system's social pyramid, what groups were found directly below the Emperor? ____________________________________ and ______________________________.

The group that formed the lowest social class in the Zhou Dynasty's feudal system was:

Ancient India existed between which two major rivers?

What seasonal weather pattern, coupled with the rivers, helped make farming strong in Ancient India?

Besides the Himalayas, which other major mountain range is mentioned as protecting the Indus Valley Civilization?

Name the two major cities of the Indus River Valley Civilization.

In what way were the cities of the Indus Valley, like Mohenjo-Daro, exceptionally well-planned?

What feature of the bricks used in Indus River Valley cities made them unique for that time?

What was the name of the large, public structure found in the city of Mohenjo-Daro that might have been the world's first swimming pool?

What are seals (small carved stamps), and how were they primarily used by Indus River Valley people?

The Indus Valley Civilization traded cotton, beads, and pottery with which other major ancient civilization?

What type of writing system did the Indus River Valley people use, which is still undeciphered today?

What famous bronze statue, suggesting the value of creativity and the arts, was recovered from the Indus Valley?

What natural feature is Greece known for, which led to the isolation of its city-states?

What two major city-states were rivals in Ancient Greece?

Which city-state was known for its military?

In which area of Greece is the city-state of Sparta located?

55. Athens was ruled by the people as a(n) __________________________

56. Sparta was ruled by two __________________________ until death or forced out of office.

Which city-state had a militaristic lifestyle?

In which city-state were men required to serve in the army for only two years?

In which city-state were men required to serve in the military from 30–60 years of age?

Which city-state emphasized democracy, education, arts, and philosophy?

Both Athens and Sparta relied on __________________________ and spoke the same __________________________.

The ancient Greeks believed in a __________________________ religion, meaning they believed in many gods.

Name two Greek gods: __________________________ and __________________________

Name one famous Greek philosopher:

The Parthenon is an example of Greek __________________________.

Greek achievements influenced modern __________________________, theater, and education.

The Archaic Period saw the rise of __________________________ like Athens and Sparta.

The Classical Period was the __________________________ of Greek power and influence.

The Peloponnesian War during the Classical Period was between which two city-states? __________________________ and __________________________

Rome was built along the __________________________ River, which helped with farming and trade.

Name one mountain range that helped protect Rome: __________________________

The ancient Romans also had a __________________________ religion.

The Romans borrowed many gods from the Greeks. For example, the Greek god Zeus became the Roman god __________________________.

Name one major architectural achievement of the Romans, known for its use of arches and domes:

Rome's system of government was a __________________________, where citizens elected leaders.

The Maya lived in a region called __________________________, located in modern-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras.

The Maya used __________________________ agriculture to clear land for farming.

The Maya developed a number system that included the concept of __________________________.

The Maya believed the __________________________ controlled nature.

Maya astronomers created one of the most accurate __________________________ in the ancient world.

Modern __________________ descendants still live in Central America today.

The Aztecs lived mainly in the ____________________ of Mexico.

The Aztec capital city was ___________________________.

Tenochtitlán was built on an island in ___________________________.

The Aztecs created ______________________, also known as floating gardens.

Aztec boys typically trained to become ___________________________.

The Aztecs practiced a _____________________ religion with many gods.

The Aztecs believed the __________________ needed human blood to rise each day.

Major Aztec gods included Huitzilopochtli, Quetzalcoatl, and ___________________.

The Aztecs built large pyramids such as the ___________________________.

The Aztecs developed advanced __________________________ on water.

The Inca Empire was located mainly in the ____________________ Mountains.

The Inca capital city was ___________________________.

The Inca Empire stretched more than _______________________ miles.

The Inca built __________________________ farming on steep mountain slopes.

The Inca created rope __________________________ bridges.

The Inca emperor was called the __________________________ Inca.

The Inca used the __________________________ system, where people paid taxes through labor.

The Inca used __________________________, knotted cords, for record-keeping.

The Inca built an extensive __________________________ network over 24,000 miles long.