Ancient Greece
What was an achievement of Ancient Greeks?
Architecture- the post and lintel used to make buildings
What was the capital of the Roman Empire!
Rome
What was the definition of a monarchy?
a government ruled by one ruler, usually a King
What was the major river in Egypt?
The Nile River
What were the rivers in Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What does Hellenic Culture mean?
Greek Culture
Which achievement was a mixture of cement, small stones, sand, and water, used to make strong buildings?
Concrete
What type of government did they have in China?
Monarchy
How did the Nile help Egyptian Civilization?
It flooded, making the land fertile and easy to farm.
What type of government did most early civilizations have?
Monarchy
Who could vote in Ancient Athens?
Adult male citizens
Who was the first Roman Emperor of the Roman Empire?
Augustus (Octavian)
What was the Silk Road?
A trade route that link China with Rome, and helped spread ideas and goods
What was the name of the Egyptian achievement that could be used for writing and keeping records?
Papyrus
What was the name of the first writing system in Sumer?
Cuneiform
What was an effect of the mountainous geography on Greece?
Isolated the Greek city-states
What was the importance of the Roman Roads?
Connected the empire and developed trade
What was the top rank on the Chinese social pyramid?
Emperor
What was the name of the King of Egypt?
Pharoah
What did the Sumerians do to make sure crops grew in the hot, dry desert of Mesopotamia?
they used irrigation techniques like canals to bring crops water
What was a difference between a Monarchy and Democracy?
One had a king, while the other allowed citizens to vote
What was the importance of aqueducts?
Brought water to cities, helping them grow
What was the idea that the gods had blessed the Chinese emperors with the right to rule?
the Mandate of Heaven
What was the most fertile section of Egypt?
The Nile Delta
What did many early Sumerian Kings create?
Law Codes