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the ANCIENT world vocabulary

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  • A large structure with a square or triangular base, built in ancient Egypt.
    triangle
    pyramid
  • A traditional Roman garment worn by citizens.
    yoga
    toga
  • A citizen of the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta.
    Spartan
    nomads
  • A ruling class of noble families in ancient Greece.
    Democracy
    Aristocracy
  • A person who moves from place to place with no permanent home.
    nomads
    traveler
  • A structure used to transport water in ancient Rome.
    Aqueduct
    canal
  • A two-wheeled vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing.
    caravan
    chariot
  • A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human or animal.
    sphinx
    jinx
  • The title of ancient Egyptian rulers.
    demigod
    pharaoh
  • A form of government where citizens have to say in a decision-making.
    democracy
    demolition
  • A painting done on wet plaster in ancient times
    acrylic
    Fresco
  • A complex maze, often associated with Greek mythology.
    labyrinth
    codex
  • A group of travelers, often with camels, journeying across the desert.
    caravan
    tourists
  • Ancient Egyptian writing using pictorial symbols.
    hieroglyphics
    hieroglyph
  • A person or place believed to predict the future in ancient times.
    oracle
    magic
  • The study of human history through artifacts and remains.
    archeologist
    archeology
  • A type of paper made from a plant, used in ancient Egypt..
    papyrus
    platypus
  • An ancient Roman amphitheater used for public entertainment.
    Colosseum
    Acropolis
  • A mythological being with both human and divine qualities.
    demigod
    centurion
  • A preserved body, often wrapped in cloth, in ancient Egypt.
    mummy
    dummy
  • A self-governing city and its surrounding territory.
    town
    city-state
  • A high, fortified area in an ancient Greek city.
    Acropolis
    Acupuncture
  • A person who writes or copies documents in ancient times.
    script
    scribe
  • A temple dedicated to all the gods in ancient Rome.
    panther
    Pantheon
  • A society with advanced culture, technology, and government.
    civilization
    empire
  • A fighter in ancient Rome, often in public contests.
    Gladiator
    boxer
  • The earliest form of writing, seen in ancient Mesopotamia.
    hieroglyphs
    Cuneiform
  • A burial place for the dead, often containing treasures.
    cemetery
    tomb
  • Ancient Greek athletic games held in honor of the gods.
    Olympus
    Olympics
  • A stepped pyramid structure in ancient Mesopotamia.
    Ziggurat
    lift
  • A large group of territories or nations ruled by a single leader or government.
    empire
    umpire