Mesopotamia
What is the region called that Mesopotamian civilization developed in called?
The Fertile Crescent
What river is Egyptian civilization situated on?
The Nile
Who is the famous Greek that conquered much of the ancient world before dying young?
Alexander the Great
Who did Rome fight against in the Punic Wars?
Carthage
What is the name of the system of government that arose in Europe during this time period?
Feudalism
What two rivers did the Mesopotamians inhabit?
Tigris and Euphrates
Egypt were ruled over by families called what?
Dynasties
What were Greek city-states called?
Poli(s)
What are the two main social classes in Rome and what were their statuses?
Patricians (rich) and plebians (poor)
Why was Christianity important during this time?
Answers will vary
What was the writing system of Mesopotomia called?
Cuneiform
What major religion was the kingdom of Israel and Judeah?
Jewish
What two city states fought in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta
What did the Gracchus brothers fight for?
Land reform
What two raiding civilizations attacked Europe during this time?
The Vikings and the Magyars
What was the name of the law document we read in the beginning of class explaining Mesopotamian justice?
Hammurabi's Code
What was the name of the greatest Persian leader?
Cyrus (the Great)
What does Hellenism mean?
To imitate the Greeks
What happens in 476 AD?
What happened in 1066?
Norman invasion of England.
Name the three famous ancient civilizations from this time.
Sumeria, Akkad, Assyria
What are the three ages Egypt is divided into?
Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms
What is an example of a Greek colony? Name one city state.
Syracuse, Marseilles, etc.
Who was in the first triumvirate?
Julius Caeser, Pompey, and Crassus
What do we call Charlemagne's family?