Mesopotamia
Name one of the two important rivers in Mesopotamia.
What famous river provided rich, fertile soil in Egypt?
The Nile River
Could you change your caste if you married someone from a higher caste than you?
DOUBLE POINTS: What was the fifth class called in the caste system, where Indians had to live separate from everyone else?
No, the caste system was very strict
Untouchables
Asia
Greece is located along the _____________ Sea.
Mediterranean
Rome is the capital of which country?
Italy
What modern-day country was once called Mesopotamia?
Iraq
What was often found inside the ancient pyramids?
The burial tombs of rich citizens and important pharaohs
Name one of the five basic beliefs of Hinduism.
Brahmanism, Deities, Dharma, Karma, Samsara
What famous material was traded along the Silk Road?
Silk
Name 3 of the 12 Olympians.
DOUBLE POINTS: Which Greek god was known for Fire, Metalworking, and Volcanoes?
Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, Hermes, Artemis, Apollo, Ares, Athena, Demeter, Aphrodite, Hephaestus (Hestia or Dionysus also accepted).
Hephaestus
Julius Caesar was assassinated by the ___________.
Senate
What was a ziggurat?
A temple where Sumerians would worship their gods and goddesses located in the center of the city.
Moses, Abraham, David, and Solomon were followers of what major religion?
Judaism
What was the name of the Indian prince who later became the Buddha?
Siddhartha Gautama
Name one of the four Chinese dynasties.
DOUBLE POINTS: Name all four.
Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han
Which Greek form of government allowed citizens (specifically, free men) to vote on laws?
Democracy
Plebeian means ______________.
The common people
What was the name of the ancient writing form used by Sumerians?
DOUBLE POINTS: What was the name of the important job in ancient Mesopotamia in which one would write down laws and other important information?
Cuneiform
Scribe
What is a delta?
An area where a river spreads out over a flat piece of land that was made by deposits of mud and sand from the river.
What famous battle tactic did the Indians bring into war times?
Battle Elephants
Which Chinese philosophy emphasized respecting your elders?
Confucianism
Who won the Pelopponesian War?
Sparta
What is the difference between a Republic and a Democracy?
DOUBLE POINTS: What modern country is a Democratic Republic?
In a Republic, citizens vote for representatives to vote on decisions for them.
The United States of America
What famous invention allowed Sumerians to travel far between villages?
The wheel
Who was the first female pharaoh?
DOUBLE POINTS: Where is her temple located?
Hatshepsut
Dayr Al-Bahri
Name one of the two types of medical procedures ancient Indians invented.
Dentistry, Plastic Surgery
What is a caravan?
A group of people, especially traders, traveling together.
Alexander the Great was from which nation?
Macedonia
Name one famous Roman landmark in the city.
The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Senate House