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Abandoned House, Crime scene, Mayan Ruins

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  1. 3. Material used to build massive Mayan temples
  2. 4. A stone chamber for the dead found in ancient sites

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  1. 1. Fine particles covering furniture in an abandoned house
  2. 2. A picture taken by police to document a scene

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Ancient Civilizations

Easy · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 2. Building dedicated to religious worship in the ancient world
  2. 4. Soft earth material used to make ancient pottery and writing tablets
  3. 5. Greek city-state famous for its fierce military discipline
  4. 8. Wedge-shaped writing system developed in ancient Sumer
  5. 10. Pole weapon with a pointed tip used by ancient warriors
  6. 11. South American empire centered in the Andes mountains
  7. 12. Preserved dead body wrapped in linen cloths

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  1. 1. Mesoamerican civilization famous for its complex calendar system
  2. 3. Vessels and bowls crafted from fired clay
  3. 4. Giant amphitheater built in ancient Rome for public spectacles
  4. 6. Bridge-like stone channel designed to carry water into cities
  5. 7. Group of nations or peoples ruled by an emperor
  6. 9. Simple loose garment worn in ancient Greece and Rome

Ancient Civilizations

Easy · 11×11 · 14 words
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  1. 1. A building used for the worship of a god or gods
  2. 5. The empire that built the mountain city of Machu Picchu
  3. 8. A rectangular stepped tower found in Mesopotamia
  4. 10. Short term for the picture writing used by Egyptians
  5. 12. The civilization known for its calendar and temples in Mexico
  6. 13. The Greek city known for the birth of democracy
  7. 14. The people who built the city of Tenochtitlan

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  1. 2. A material made from plants used for writing
  2. 3. A flat metal disc used as money in ancient trade
  3. 4. A person who wrote out documents in ancient times
  4. 6. The title used for the rulers of ancient Egypt
  5. 7. The remains of a building that has been destroyed
  6. 9. The civilization that built the Great Wall
  7. 11. The city that was the heart of a massive empire in Italy

Ancient Civilizations

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  1. 5. A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses
  2. 6. The life-giving river of ancient Egypt

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  1. 1. A massive monument with a triangular shape
  2. 2. A person who recorded information in ancient times
  3. 3. Fired clay containers used for storage or cooking
  4. 4. Empire that ruled the Andes mountains

Ancient Civilizations

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  1. 1. A person whose job was to write and keep records
  2. 5. A large stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh
  3. 8. A dead body preserved by ancient burial customs

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  1. 2. Material used to make tablets for early writing
  2. 3. The empire that built the mountain city of Machu Picchu
  3. 4. Beings such as Zeus or Ra who were worshipped
  4. 6. The city that served as the heart of a vast empire
  5. 7. Ancient people of Central America known for their calendar

Ancient Civilizations

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  1. 2. The long river that supported life in ancient Egypt
  2. 6. The title given to the kings of ancient Egypt
  3. 7. Central American civilization known for its calendar and pyramids

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  1. 1. A building used for the worship of gods and goddesses
  2. 3. The empire that built the city of Machu Picchu
  3. 4. The Greek city known for its powerful army
  4. 5. The civilization that built the Great Wall

Ancient Civilizations

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  1. 1. A person whose job was to write down records and laws
  2. 5. A piece of metal used as money in ancient trade
  3. 6. A large unit of soldiers in the ancient Roman army
  4. 7. The civilization famous for its calendar and stepped pyramids in Central America
  5. 9. A bridge-like structure built to carry water over long distances
  6. 11. A massive stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh
  7. 12. A preserved body wrapped in cloth bandages
  8. 13. A large open area used for public entertainment like gladiator fights

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  1. 2. A metal made by mixing copper and tin used for tools and weapons
  2. 3. A picture made from many small pieces of colored glass or stone
  3. 4. The empire located in the Andes mountains of South America
  4. 8. An early form of paper made from a river plant
  5. 10. A building dedicated to the worship of a god or gods

Ancient Civilizations

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  1. 1. South American empire that built Machu Picchu
  2. 5. Dishes or containers made of baked clay
  3. 7. The city that served as the heart of a massive Italian empire

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  1. 2. People who built the city of Tenochtitlan in Mexico
  2. 3. A material like paper made from a water plant
  3. 4. A large group of states or countries under one ruler
  4. 6. A place where a dead person is buried

Ancient Civilizations

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  1. 1. Underground room or vault used for burying the dead
  2. 4. Title given to the powerful rulers of ancient Egypt
  3. 6. Large group of ancient territories controlled by a single ruler

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  1. 1. Ancient building designed for the worship of gods
  2. 2. Mesoamerican civilization famous for its complex calendar
  3. 3. Hard solid material used to construct ancient monuments
  4. 5. The destroyed or decayed remains of an ancient structure

Ancient Civilizations

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  1. 1. The empire that built the mountain city of Machu Picchu
  2. 5. The civilization known for its advanced calendar and temples
  3. 8. A large open area used for gladiator fights
  4. 10. A picture or symbol used in ancient Egyptian writing
  5. 13. The famous circular stadium located in Rome
  6. 14. The ancient civilization known for the first Olympics

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  1. 2. A two wheeled vehicle pulled by horses in ancient battles
  2. 3. A piece of metal used as money in ancient trade
  3. 4. A person thought to be able to predict the future
  4. 6. A stone bridge built to carry water into cities
  5. 7. A statue with the body of a lion and a human head
  6. 9. A large group of states or countries under one ruler
  7. 11. A dead body preserved by ancient Egyptian methods
  8. 12. The city that was the center of a vast Italian empire
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