Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Mesopotamians were the first people to use:

Ancient Romans were very superstitious and believed in omens, curses and spells

Government is important for ruling over a nation to keep order and peace

Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece both believed there were 12 different gods and goddesses altogether.

The goddess Hera was...

Ancient Greece was known for its huge theatres, statues, architecture and the Olympic Games

Theocracy is a form of government led by a religious leader, who often believes they are a god themself.

Ancient India believed in many gods and goddesses but they also believed they were part of one supreme spirit

Many of the planets in our solar system are named after Roman Gods( e.g., Jupiter)

The Ancient Greeks built great temples using math to ensure size, shape and balance to honor and worship their gods.

What does the word "Nomadic" mean?

The Ancient Romans and Greeks told stories about a variety of supernatural gods, goddesses and other creatures.

The Olympic Games originated in

Sidhartha Gautama (Buddha) was an Ancient Indian philosopher & spiritual leader who is the founder of Buddhism.

Polytheism was form of government where people believed every element of the natural world was controlled by gods.

We use some of the early mathematics that came from Ancient Mesopotamia today

Which of these famous rivers had civilizations built around them?

Water and fertile soil were important when choosing a place for a settlement.

Many of the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece and Rome were the same, but had different names.

A "settlement" is a small group of people, who rely on agriculture, build houses and work together for survival

These items originated in Ancient Egypt

What does a "civilization" include

Archaeologists believe Mesopotamia was the world's first civilization.

Buddhism and Taoism are two famous religions/philosophies that came from Ancient China and are still practiced today

What is a "civilization"?

Zeus was....

Th Ancient Greeks provided medical advancements through...

We use a 60 minute clock and a 60 second minute which was designed by the Ancient Mesopotamians

Ancient Egypt used a number system based on the number 10 which we also use today

The Ancient Greeks were the first Ancient Civilization to practice Democracy. (P.S. Canada is also a Democracy!)

Ancient Egyptian men and women both wore perfume and cosmetics

Many Famous Fables came from Ancient Greece such as:

The Ancient Greeks provided us with the Mathematical "Pythagorean theory" and the value of "Pi".

What important factors changed people from a nomadic society to permanent settlements and civilizations?

The Ancient Romans are known for...