Ancient Achievements (5)

 __________ is a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds.

The Sumerians developed ____________ , the world’s first system of writing.

In 3,000 B.C., which metal was most commonly used for making weapons? Question Type   Multiple choice        

 __________ is the story of a legendary Sumerian king.

Indian scholars were also skilled in ________________ , which enabled them to identify seven of the nine planets.

The earliest written communication was through _______ or picture symbols.

The government established under the Han dynasty was based on the ideas of __________.

A ___________ uses the position of shadows cast by the sun to tell the time of day.

Growing trade brought prosperity to cities, which led to _______.

Among the contributions of the Sumerians, the _____ was important to modern society.

To get a government job in China under Han rule, a person had to pass a test based on the teachings of ______________.

Buddhism was started by a young Hindu prince named________.

 The ___________ was a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics.

________ are perhaps Sumer’s most famous works of art.

With the development of the wheel and axle _______.

Some units of measurement used by the ancient Egyptians were based on the _________.

Indian doctors understood the concept of _________, which helps build human defenses to a disease.

The ancient Indians were masters of ___________, the science of working with metals.

During the new stone age, people became ______.

Most of the literature created during the Maurya and Gupta (India) periods was written in _____________.

The ____________ , a device that measures the strength of an earthquake, was invented during the Han dynasty.