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Where does the Nile River begin?
In the highlands of Ethiopia with two branches called the White and Blue Nile.
What gave egyptians a sense of security that was lacking in most of the ancient world?
Natural Barriers.
Who were the main gods in ancient egypt?
Ra the sun god, Anubis god of embalming, Osiris god of the nile and judge of the dead, Isis goddess of magic and Horus god of dead.
What were the three kingdoms during ancient egypt?
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom.
What artifact was founded by Napoleons soilders in 1799?
Rosetta Stone.
Name the three regions of ancient Mesopotamia?
Sumer, Akkad, Assyria.
Define Theocracy.
Sumerians believed that the gods ruled their cities.
What was ancient Sumers economy based on?
Agriculture and Trade.
What are the three gods of ancient Mesopotamia?
Anu god of the sky, Enlil god of the wind and Enki deity of crafts, water, intelligence and creation.
What was the writing of the ancient mesopotamians?
Cuneiform.
What are the three gods of ancient India?
Bhrama creator of the universe, Vishnew preserver of the universe, Mokcha destroyer of the universe.
What is the oldest religion?
Hinduism.
What is the name of the man before he was called the Buddha?
Siddartha Con.
Who was the highest in the caste system?
Priests.
Who took control of India in 1500 BC.
Aryans.
What was the longest lasting dynasty in ancient China and how long did it last?
Zhou dynasty and lasted for 900 years.
What did the Zhou use to justify their rule?
Mandate of Heaven.
What was the capital city of ancient China?
Anyang.
What was a way to communicate with your ancestors?
Oracle Bones.
Ancestor Veneration means...?
Honor and Respect.