Ancient China
Ancient China's Most famous project
The Great Wall Of China
These "_______", like Athens, Sparta, Corinth, and Thebes, each governed themselves with their own laws, customs, and militaries.
City-States
What material was Papyrus from?
Papyrus is made from the pith (the soft, inner part) of the Cyperus papyrus plant
What language did the ancient Romans speak?
Latin
This system structured society with lords, vassals, and serfs.
Feudalism
The "_________" was a short-lived but historically significant imperial dynasty in ancient China, lasting from 221 to 206 BC.
The Qin dynasty
"_______________" is a rich tapestry of stories about gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters that shaped Greek culture and influenced Western civilization.
Ancient Greek Mythology
Who was at the top of the social pyramid in ancient Egypt?
The Pharaoh
What is the nickname for the city of Rome?
Eternal City
The code of conduct that knights were expected to follow.
Chivalry
The "________" was a network of trade routes, primarily land routes but also including sea routes, that connected the East and West, notably China and the Mediterranean, for centuries
The Silk Road
In ancient Greece, "____" was the king of the gods and the god of the sky, thunder, lightning, law, order, and justice. He ruled from Mount Olympus and was a central figure in Greek mythology, known for his power, wisdom, and numerous offspring, both divine and heroic
Zeus
Who was the youngest pharaoh to rule Egypt?
Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut.
What is the name of the structure built by the Romans to carry water?
aqueduct
This was the main economic activity throughout Europe.
The "_________" was the second dynasty in traditional Chinese history, ruling from around 1600 to 1046 BC, and is the first for which there is both written and archaeological evidence.
The Shang Dynasty
The "___________", fought from 431 to 404 BC, was a conflict between the two dominant Greek city-states, Athens and Sparta, and their respective allies.
The Peloponnesian War
What was the name for the group of people who were at the bottom of the social pyramid?
peasants and serfs
What was the name of the period of peace in the Roman Empire that lasted for 200 years?
Pax Romana
These military expeditions were fought to reclaim the "Holy Land".
Crusades
The "_______" period was a tumultuous era in ancient Chinese history (roughly 475 to 221 BCE) marked by intense warfare between competing feudal states vying for dominance
The Warring States
"_____" is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses. He is one of the Twelve Olympians, and a brother to Zeus and Hades. "______" is often depicted with a trident, which he uses to control the seas and cause earthquakes.
Poseidon
What type of paper did ancient Egyptians use for writing?
papyrus
What is the name of the body of water that the Roman Empire surrounded?
Mediterranean Sea
This plague devastated Europe in the mid-14th century.
Black death