Ancient Asia
Which nation is known as a "sub-continent" of Asia?
India
He authored famous poems including the Iliad and Odyssey
Homer
Another name for Africa
The Dark Continent
The Father and Sons who revolted against Antiochus Epiphanes
Maccabbees
What is the tallest mountain in Africa?
Name the first civilization of China?
He was the chief and father of the Greek gods
Zeus
Known as the World's largest Desert
Sahara
This Biblical person is known for interpreting the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel (Belteshazzar)
What is the Great Rift Valley?
the largest rift in the earth's surface which begins in Asia. In Africa, the rift extends 1,500 miles from the Red Sea through Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania.
Name two dynasties that followed the collapse of the Chou rule?
The Ch'in Dynasty (255 -206 B.C.)
The Han Dynasty (220 - 206 B.C.)
Name 5 types of Greek governments
Monarchy, Aristocracy, Oligarchy, Tyranny and Democracy
What are the modern names for the former regions of Phut (Put) and Cush?
Libya and Ethiopia
The King who would allowed God's people to return to Jerusalem
King Cyrus (Persia)
Name the four islands of Japan?
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu
Who was the first Emperor of a united China?
Shih Huang Ti
Both he and his father became renown for the military might and expansion
King Phillip II and Alexander the Great
A famous Queen known for bringing gold, precious stones, and costly spices
Queen of Sheba
The most famous Cushite in world history?
The Ethiopian Eunuch, the Treasurer for Queen Candace of Cush. (Acts 8:26 - 40)
Name the two deserts of Africa
The Sahara and Kalahari
Name the 10 nations of SE Asia
Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Phillipines and Brunei
This city-state of Greece contributed virtually nothing of lasting significance
He inspired the Protestant Reformers and championed Biblical Salvation by grace alone
Augustine of Hippo
This Cushite assisted the prophet Jeremiah who was cast into prison
Ebed - Melech (Jeremiah 38:6 - 13; 16 - 18)
Greece occupies the southern portion of this peninsula
Balkan Peninsula