WORLD HISTORY VOCABULARY TERMS 9TH GRADE

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Across
  1. 4. – A blend of Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures.
  2. 7. – A Chinese philosophy focused on respect, education, and family.
  3. 10. – Belief in one god.
  4. 13. System – A social class system in India that is based on birth.
  5. 14. – A city and its surrounding territory that forms an independent state.
  6. 16. – A complex society with cities, a government, writing, and social classes.
Down
  1. 1. – The first system of writing, developed by the Sumerians.
  2. 2. – Belief in many gods.
  3. 3. – A ruler of ancient Egypt, considered a god-king.
  4. 5. Romana – 200 years of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire.
  5. 6. – A government where citizens vote to make decisions.
  6. 8. of Heaven – The Chinese belief that the gods choose rulers.
  7. 9. – A series of rulers from the same family.
  8. 11. – A government in which people elect representatives to make laws.
  9. 12. Civilizations & Empires
  10. 15. Road – A trade route that connected China with the Middle East and Europe.