Across
- 3. Early river valley civilization located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
- 4. Large temple structure built by the Sumerians.
- 7. Government ruled by a small group of powerful people.
- 8. Belief in one god.
- 9. Chinese philosophy emphasizing education, order, and respect.
- 11. Scientist who studies artifacts to learn about past civilizations.
- 13. Spiritual goal in Buddhism representing freedom from suffering.
- 14. Belief in many gods.
- 15. Picture-based writing system used in Ancient Egypt.
Down
- 1. Old Stone Age period when humans were hunters and gatherers.
- 2. Belief that the soul is reborn after death.
- 5. Wedge-shaped writing system developed in Mesopotamia.
- 6. Government where citizens hold political power directly or through representatives.
- 10. Time period when farming replaced hunting and gathering.
- 12. Babylonian king known for creating one of the first written law codes.