Across
- 1. A step-shaped temple in Mesopotamia.
- 3. A government ruled by a king or queen.
- 5. The picture writing of ancient Egypt.
- 8. A ruler of ancient Egypt.
- 10. Stories used to explain nature and gods in ancient cultures.
- 11. The "land between the rivers" – where civilization began.
- 13. The wedge-shaped writing used in Mesopotamia.
- 14. A line of rulers from the same family.
- 15. A trained writer in ancient civilizations.
- 16. A Roman invention to carry water to cities.
- 17. The exchange of goods and services.
Down
- 2. The study of past people through artifacts.
- 4. A group of people with cities, government, and writing.
- 6. A large area ruled by one leader or country.
- 7. A government where people vote for leaders.
- 9. A triangle-shaped tomb for Egyptian rulers.
- 12. Clay material used to make ancient Chinese warrior statues.