Ancient Egypt
The Great Pyramid of Giza
Name at least 1 modern country inside of Mesopotamia's ancient borders (Hint: There are 4)
Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Iran are all acceptable answers
This ancient athletic competition, held every four years, originated in Olympia, Greece.
Olympic Games
This volcanic eruption in 79 CE buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Mount Vesuvius
This philosophy, emphasizing respect for elders and proper conduct, was founded by Confucius
Confucianism
This river, vital to the ancient Egyptian civilization, flows from south to north
The Nile
Mesopotamia is flanked by 2 large rivers, giving it the nickname "The Fertile Crescent". What are the names of these rivers
Tigris, Euphrates
This city-state was known for its military focus and disciplined citizens
Sparta
This Roman Structure, used for gladiatorial contests, could hold up to 50,000 spectators
The Colosseum
This ancient trade route connected China to the Mediterranean
The Silk Road
The Egyptian ruler, known for their intelligence and political skill, was the last active pharoah
Cleopatra
This Mesopotamian epic features the hero's quest for immortality
This goddess of wisdom was also the namesake of a prominent Greek city
Athena
This Roman gladiator led a famous slave revolt from 73-71 BCE
This book, attributed to Sun Tzu, is an endearing treatise on military strategy
The key to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics, this stone was discovered in 1799
Rosetta Stone
This form of wedge-shaped writing was used by the Sumerians
Cunieform
This epic poem by Homer tells the story of the Trojan War
The Iliad
The name for the day in which Julius Caeser was assassinated
Ides of March
These statues, numbering in the thousands, were buried with the first emperor of China
The Terracotta Warriors
This boy-king's tomb was discovered nearly intact in 1922 by Howard Carter.
King Tutankhamun
The Akkadian Empire was founded by this ruler, considered the first known emperor
Sargon of Akkad
This Macedonian conqueror spread Greek culture as far as India
Alexander the Great
The first emperor of Rome ended the Roman Republic and began the Pax Romana
This dynasty saw the invention of paper and the rise of the civil service system
Han Dynasty