Geography
This river was important to the Israelites.
The Jordan River
Rome changed from a republic to this form of government under Augustus.
Empire
The Israelites practiced this monotheistic religion.
Judaism
In Rome, these wealthy families held most of the power.
The patricians
Rome fought these famous wars against Carthage.
Punic Wars
This natural feature caused Greece to form city-states instead of one empire.
Mountains
Athens is known for this form of government.
Double your points if you say 'Spartas' as well.
Democracy
Sparta's Military Oligarchy
Greece believed in many gods, a system known as this.
Double points if you mention their main god by name.
Polytheism
In Greece, these people lived in the city but were not citizens.
Women and foreigners
The Qin dynasty unified China by doing this to rival states.
Conquering them
This river supported early China’s farming.
Chinese rulers came from long-lasting family lines called these.
Dynasties
This religion began in South Asia and teaches the Four Noble Truths.
In South Asia, these people were religious leaders and teachers.
Triple points
Priests and rulers
South Asia expanded under this Maurya ruler who later promoted Buddhism.
Double points
Ashoka
Japan is made up of many islands, which is called this term.
Archipielago
Korea was divided into three kingdoms: Goguryeo, Baekje, and _____.
Silla
This religion began in South Asia and teaches karma, dharma, and reincarnation.
Hinduism
In China, these educated workers served in the government and were at the top of the pyramid.
scholar-officials
In Japan, clan wars led to the rise of this powerful armed class.
Rome’s central location on this sea helped it grow powerful.
Double points
The Mediterranean Sea
Japan’s early military society was shaped by these warriors.
Samurai
This Japanese belief system focuses on kami (nature spirits) and respect for nature.
Shinto
Japan’s social structure placed these people at the bottom, even though they traded goods.
Triple points
Merchants
The Persian Wars were fought between Persia and this civilization.
Greece