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. |