Ancient Egypt
What river was essential to Ancient Egyptian civilisation?
The Nile River.
What form of government did Rome have before it became an empire?
A Republic.
Which structure was built to help protect China from invasions?
The Great Wall of China
What city-state is famous as the birthplace of democracy?
Athens
What river valley was home to one of India's earliest civilisations?
The Indus River Valley.
What was the main purpose of a pyramid?
To serve as a tomb for pharaohs.
What large arena in Rome was used for gladiator contests?
The Colosseum.
What philosophy taught respect, duty and proper behaviour?
Confucianism.
What was the name of the Greek gods' home?
Mount Olympus
What religion began in Ancient India and was founded by Siddhartha Gautama?
Buddhism
What writing system did the Ancient Egyptians use?
Hieroglyphics.
What language was spoken by the Romans?
Latin.
Which dynasty built much of the Great Wall and is famous for terracotta soldiers?
The Qin Dynasty.
Which Greek city-state was known for its powerful army?
Sparta
What system divided people into social groups in Ancient India?
The caste system
Why was the annual flooding of the Nile important?
It deposited fertile soil for farming.
Which Roman leader became dictator and was assassinated in 44 BCE?
Julius Caesar
Name one invention developed in Ancient China.
Paper, compass, gunpowder, silk production, or printing.
Who was the Greek king said to have led the Greeks during the Trojan War?
Agamemnon
Which emperor helped spread Buddhism throughout India?
Ashoka
This pharaoh's tomb was discovered almost intact in 1922.
Tutankhamun (King Tut).
What was the Pax Romana?
A period of peace and stability across the Roman Empire.
What was the Mandate of Heaven?
The belief that rulers were chosen by Heaven and could lose power if they ruled badly.
Which philosopher taught Plato?
Socrates
What was the main purpose of the Silk Road for Ancient India?
To trade goods, ideas, religions and technologies with other civilisations.