Ancient Rome
This Roman general crossed the Rubicon, igniting a civil war.
Who is Julius Ceasar?
This city-state was known for its military prowess and discipline.
What is Sparta?
This religion, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, focuses on the Four Noble Truths.
What is Buddhism?
This river valley civilization is known for building the Pyramids.
What is the Nile River Valley (Egypt)?
Confucianism heavily influenced this country's governmental and educational systems.
What is China?
The period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire from 27 BC to 180 AD is known as this.
What is the Pax Romana?
This philosopher is known for the Socratic method and was a student of Plato.
Who is Socrates?
This monotheistic religion follows the teachings of Jesus Christ.
What is Christianity?
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers supported this ancient civilization.
What is Mesopotamia?
The domestication of animals began in this phase of the Stone Age.
What is the Neolithic Era?
This structure in Rome was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
What is the Colosseum?
The ancient Olympic Games were held in honor of this Greek god.
Who is Zeus?
The holy book of Islam is known as this.
What is the Quran?
The ancient writing system developed by the Sumerians, using wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets.
What is cuneiform?
A government ruled by religious leaders is known as this.
What is a theocracy?
This class of wealthy landowners held significant power in the Roman Republic.
What are Patricians?
The architectural masterpiece dedicated to the goddess Athena located on the Acropolis.
What is the Parthenon?
This religion is characterized by the belief in karma and dharma.
What is Hinduism?
This river is associated with the ancient Chinese civilization.
What is the Yellow River (Huang He)?
This class included commoners and lower-class citizens in Rome.
What are Plebeians?
This assembly was composed of Patricians and held legislative power in the Roman Republic.
What is the Senate?
This battle in 480 BC saw a small Greek force hold off a much larger Persian army.
What is the Battle of Thermopylae?
This religion, which originated in Persia, emphasizes dualism between good and evil.
What is Zoroastrianism?
The development of writing systems like cuneiform occurred in this civilization.
What is Sumer?
The system of government in which power is held by elected representatives and an elected leader.
What is a Republic?