Ancient World History
Across
- 2. Describing a lifestyle of moving from place to place rather than settling permanently
- 7. Tut The nickname for the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, known for his tomb's discovery
- 8. The belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities
- 9. An ancient city known for its impressive walls and the Hanging Gardens
- 12. A representation of a deity or spirit in a physical form, often used in digital contexts
- 13. The largest continent, home to a vast array of cultures, languages, and histories
- 15. The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced
- 19. A religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Buddha, emphasizing spiritual development
- 20. Africa A country at the southern tip of Africa known for its rich cultural heritage
- 21. Romana A period of relative peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire
- 23. A political leader who wields absolute power, often in an oppressive manner
- 24. Those from whom one is descended, often referred to in cultural or familial contexts
- 25. Tables The earliest attempt by the Romans to create a code of law
- 26. A practice of focused thought or contemplation, often for relaxation or spiritual purposes
- 28. A monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ
- 29. A structured community of people who share a common culture
- 30. An ancient civilization known for its pyramids, pharaohs, and the Nile River
- 33. the Great A king of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in history
- 34. A monotheistic religion founded on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad
- 35. Wars A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC
- 36. A title of ancient Egyptian rulers, often considered gods on earth
- 37. A major world religion originating in India, characterized by a variety of beliefs and practices
Down
- 1. A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated
- 3. An ancient region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, known as the cradle of civilization
- 4. A Roman emperor known for his eccentric and tyrannical rule
- 5. A country in South Asia, known for its diverse culture and history
- 6. A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
- 10. One of the oldest monotheistic religions, characterized by the belief in one God
- 11. Caesar A Roman general and statesman whose actions led to the demise of the Roman Republic
- 12. The practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil and rearing of animals
- 14. Dynasty The first imperial dynasty of China, known for unifying the country
- 16. Relating to the last part of the Stone Age, marked by the development of agriculture
- 17. Pertaining to the early phase of the Stone Age, characterized by the use of simple stone tools
- 18. lifestyle characterized by little or no physical activity
- 22. Caesar The first Roman emperor, known for his significant reforms and establishing the Pax Romana
- 27. An intellectual movement emphasizing reason and individualism rather than tradition
- 31. Code An ancient Babylonian code of law consisting of 282 laws
- 32. A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives
- 38. The belief in a single, all-powerful god