Islamic Civilization & Byzantine Empire
What city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople.
Which empire is credited with creating the first written code of laws?
Babylon (Hammurabi’s Code).
Which city-state is considered the birthplace of democracy?
Athens.
Name one feature of civilization.
Cities.
What are the Olmec famous for creating?
Colossal stone heads.
What legal code did Emperor Justinian create?
Justinian’s Code.
Which empire was known for its ironworking technology?
The Hittites.
What method of questioning is attributed to Socrates?
The Socratic method.
What was the primary building material used by the Anasazi?
Adobe and stone.
What crop was central to Mayan agriculture?
Maize (corn).
Name one major architectural achievement of Islamic civilization.
Dome of the Rock.
What was the Library of Ashurbanipal?
A large collection of written works from the Assyrian Empire.
Who is known as the "Father of Medicine"?
Hippocrates.
Which Native American society was known for mound-building?
The Mississippian culture.
Name one Mayan city-state.
Tikal.
What is Greek fire, and how was it used?
A flammable weapon used by the Byzantine military to defend against naval attacks.
Name the Persian road system that improved communication and trade.
The Royal Road.
What kind of plays did the Greeks invent?
Tragedy and comedy.
What is the name of the writing system used in Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform.
What advanced system did the Mayans develop to track time?
The Mayan calendar.
How did Islamic scholars contribute to preserving knowledge from earlier civilizations?
They translated and preserved Greek and Roman texts.
Who was Cyrus the Great, and what was he known for?
Founder of the Achaemenid Empire, known for his tolerance of different cultures.
What mathematical concept is Euclid known for?
Geometry.
What was Hammurabi’s Code, and why was it important?
A set of written laws; it established justice and order.
Why are the Olmecs called the "Mother Culture" of Mesoamerica?
Their culture influenced later civilizations, including the Mayans and Aztecs.