Greek Civilization
This ma n helped expand the Macedonian Empire, establish the city of Alexandria, and his rule marked the beginning of the Hellenistic Era
Alexander the Great
What is a large landmass that is smaller than a continent?
Subcontinent
What is the name of the river in China that is sometimes called "China's Sorrow"
Huang He or Yellow River
What mountain range runs north of Italy?
The Alps
Where did the majority of gladiator fights take place?
The Colosseum
This man opened the Academy and wrote The Republic
Plato
What religion was started by Siddhartha Gautama?
Buddhism
What is the idea of Chinese right to rule coming from the Gods called?
Mandate of Heaven
What happened during the First Punic War?
Rome took control of Sicily
Where did emperor Constantine move the capital?
Constantinople
Alexander the Great and his men reached ____ before turning around and returning home
India
The ancient sacred texts from India are known as the...
Vedas
During which dynasty was the Great Wall constructed?
Qin Dynasty
How many Roman Senators were there?
300
What were aqueducts?
Arched pipes that brought water to cities
Wrote a history of the Persian Wars, and is known as the "Father of History"
Herodotus
Hinduism, Buddhism or Both: Believe in reincarnation
Both
What does Legalism teach?
Humans are naturally evil; there must be harsh punishments and laws
What day was Caesar killed and what is it called?
March 15 - The Ides of March
Which Roman emperor divided the empire into the Eastern Roman Empire and Western Roman Empire?
Theodosius
Why did Socrates agree to drink poison even though he had an opportunity to leave?
Because he wanted people to listen to the government
What are the 4 Noble Truths of Buddhism?
Life is suffering
2. People suffer because they desire worldly things
3. The only way to end suffering = stop desiring things
4. Only way to stop desiring things → follow the Eightfold Path
What is filial piety?
Respect to parents and elders is crucial to daily life
What event is considered the shift from Roman Republic to Empire?
When Caesar Augustus became emperor
Under which Germanic general was the Western Roman Empire overthrown?
Odoacer