AWK 7th Grade

1. The picture-based writing system of Ancient Egypt.
4. The river that was the lifeblood of Ancient Egypt
5. An elected Roman official who represented the interests of the plebeians.
6. A Chinese philosopher who emphasized respect, education, and ethics.
7. A system of government first developed in Athens where citizens vote.
8. A member of the upper class in Ancient Rome.
11. A large temple found in Sumerian city-states.
12. A trade network that connected China with Europe and the Middle East.
13. The sea that was central to trade and travel for many ancient civilizations.
16. A military-focused city-state in Ancient Greece.
18. A long poem that tells the deeds of a hero, such as The Iliad
19. A government ruled by a king or queen
21. The Babylonian king known for one of the first written law codes.
22. Macedonian leader who created a vast empire and spread Greek culture.
23. A series of rulers from the same family, especially in Ancient China.
24. The title used for the rulers of Ancient Egypt.

2. A system of writing developed by the Sumerians using wedge-shaped marks
3. A war fought between Athens and Sparta
9. The spreading of cultural traits from one region to another
10. A religion that began in India and emphasizes ending suffering through the Eightfold Path
14. One of the two major rivers in Mesopotamia.
15. Large tombs built for the pharaohs in Ancient Egypt
17. The belief in many gods
20. A structure used by the Romans to transport water over long distances.
22. An open marketplace in ancient Greece, often used for assemblies and trade