Ancient Civilizations Crossword

The river that flows through Ancient Egypt
The river that flows through Ancient India
The rivers that flow through Ancient Mesopotamia
The river that flows through Ancient China
Means "land between two rivers"
The large Middle East region where many prosperous civilizations used the rich soil for agriculture
Skilled workers, like a carpenter or brick maker
People who trade goods
A large Sumerian temple used for religious worship
Wedge-shaped writing used in Mesopotamia
An independent city that has its own ruler, government, and name
Nickname for river valleys Cradle of
Ancient Egyptian writing that uses symbols in lines
The leader of Egypt who was also considered a god
levels of people in society; wealth often = power
civilizations in Mesopotamia where city-states organized similar cultures
The type of government that is led by religious leaders
The belief in only one god
The belief in more than one god
The list of religious and moral guidelines followed by the Hebrews
The religion followed by the Hebrews
The list of harsh laws and punishments used in Babylon in Mesopotamia
The father of Judaism
An artisan who has learned to write and read
The Chinese belief that dead ancestors in heaven approve of their leaders
Family of rulers
Way of life
Complex culture
Political system
King or Queen; power by birth
cause of civilization
1st effect of civilization
2nd effect of civilization
3rd effect of civilization
Process of drying a dead body
Tomb for Pharaohs
Rigid social class structure in India; born into & stay
Ancient trade route
Rich upper class
Protection