World History Events 4000 - 500 BC

Where did the first recorded civilization originate in the 4th century?Mesopotamia (modern Iraq).
What type of writing was developed by Sumerian scribes?Pictographs.
What were the temples, multi-level buildings with steps, of the Sumerians called?Ziggaurats..
Which age of weaponry came first: the Bronze Age or the Iron Age?Bronze Age.
Which of the Seven Wonders of the World was built in Babylon?Hanging Gardens.
Name the eras of Egyptian history from 2575-1070 BC.Old, Middle and New Kingdoms.
What was the first paper, made from reeds along the Nile river , on which Egyptians hieroglyphs were written?Papyrus.
What were the burial structures of Egyptian pharaohs’ called?Pyramids.
What Indian religion featured multiple gods and reincarnation?Hinduism
What was the early language of 2nd century BC India?Sanskrit
What religion sought the state of nirvana (complete freedom from earthly desires)?Buddhism.