Ancient Civilaizations Crossword

Scientists study these prehistoric items to understand cultures
When people move from place to place without ever settling in one area for a long period of time
Complex society with cities, organized government and a system of writing
A Christian sees and interprets the universe through the________.
Skilled workers who made metal, cloth, or pottery products were called
The Sumerian writing system was called
Sumerian temple to honor their chief god
Civilization's name that meant "land between the rivers"
A long poem that tells the story of a hero
The Fertile Crescent was a curved area from the Mediterranean Sea to the ______ Gulf.
Social system determines a person's job, social group, and marriage
Belief that people pass through many lives
The river where China's earliest civilizations develop
The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods (3 words)
Name of China's FIRST dynasty
Chinese farmers built this with stone and sand; pilled rubble in order to keep out invaders (2 words)
Line of rulers from the same family (China)
Trade route that stretched from western China to southern Asia (2 words)
Religion that focuses on living in harmony with nature
Romans borrowed many ideas from the Etruscans and the
Wealthy landowners called who made up Rome's ruling class
Title given to the two top officials in the Roman government chosen to serve one year
Officials who made sure the plebeians' concerns were brought to the government's attention
Rome's important legislative or law-making body of 300 Patrician men
He was made dictator for life and was seen as a hero to the plebeians (2 words)
Greek slave who wrote fables
Poet of the Iliad and the Odyssey