China
Which dynasty is known for advancements in trade and the Silk Road?
The Han Dynasty
Which river is the most important to Egypt?
The Nile River
What are the two major rivers that define Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Who is known as the king of the Greek gods?
Zeus
What is famous amphitheater was used for gladiatorial games in Rome?
Colosseum
What famous structure was built to protect against invasions?
The Great Wall of China
What were the rulers of Ancient Egypt known as?
Pharaohs
What is Mesopotamia often called due to its historical significance?
It is often referred to as the 'Cradle of Civilization.'
What form of government originated in Athens?
Democracy
What is the system of government where power is held by elected representatives?
Republic
What trade route connected China to the Mediterranean and facilitated cultural exchange?
The Silk Road
Which young Pharaoh is famous for his intact tomb, discovered in 1922?
King Tutankhamun aka King Tut
How did the Mesopotamians express their religious beliefs architecturally?
They built ziggurats as religious temples.
What war was fought between Athens and Sparta?
The Peloponnesian War
What engineering feat allowed the Romans to supply water to their cities?
Roman aqueducts.
Which dynasty is known for unifying China and building the Great Wall?
What process did Egyptians use to preserve the body for the afterlife?
Mummification
Who is known for creating one of the first written law codes?
Hammurabi was a famous ruler of Babylon.
Which historical figure expanded Greek culture through conquests as far as India?
The conquests of Alexander the Great
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus Caesar
What philosophy greatly influenced Chinese culture and government?
Confucianism
What writing system did Ancient Egyptians use?
Hieroglyphics.
What major invention helped in transportation and trade?
The wheel was invented to aid transportation.
Which body of water was central to trade for Ancient Greece?
Mediterranean Sea.
Who was the famous Roman general crossed the Rubicon River, sparking a civil war?
Julius Caesar