Ancient Egypt
What river was essential to Ancient Egyptian life?
The Nile River
What is the statue on Ms Selff's bookshelf called?
A Terracotta warrior
Which Greek city-state is most associated with democracy?
Athens
What event triggered the start of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914.
What is a primary source?
Evidence created at the time of the event (e.g. letters, photos, artefacts).
What type of writing system did the Ancient Egyptians use?
Hieroglyphics
Which dynasty is traditionally credited with the unification of China?
The Qin Dynasty.
What was the Colosseum in Rome mainly used for?
Gladiator fights and public entertainment.
What does the term “bias” mean in historical sources?
When a source presents a one-sided or influenced perspective.
What year did World War Two end?
1945
What is the name of the Egyptian god of the Underworld?
Osiris
Which belief system taught respect for elders, family loyalty, and social harmony
Confucianism.
Name THREE Greek god or goddesses and their role.
Zeus (king of the gods), Athena (wisdom/war), Apollo (music/sun), etc.
Who was the main leader of the American Civil Rights Movement who had a dream?
Martin Luther King Jr
What does the term “ANZAC” stand for?
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
Who built the pyramids?
Paid workers
Name one invention from Ancient China that spread beyond China.
Paper, compass, gunpowder, or printing.
Who died on the 15th of March 44 B.C.?
Julius Caesar
Where did Australians train to become soldiers before the Gallipoli Campaign?
Egypt
When is Remembrance Day?
11th of November
What were the steps of mummification?
Purification, Brain Removal (a hook through the nose), Organ Removal (liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines) and into Canopic jars, Dehydration in natron for 40 days, Stuffing and Sealing, Wrapping in linen, Masking and sarcophagus.
Why was the Silk Road important to Ancient China?
It enabled trade of goods, ideas, and cultures between China and other regions.
How did Sparta differ from Athens in its values?
Sparta emphasised military discipline; Athens valued democracy, education, and culture.
When did America join WW1 and why?
1917 when Germany sank an American merchant ship with civilians on it.
What is the name of the woman arrested on a bus which sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott in America?
Rosa Parks