Mesopotamia
Ancient Mesopotamia was known as what?
"The Cradle of Civilization"
What were the main jobs of ancient Greeks?
Fishermen
Which river did the Roman empire arise from?
The Tiber River
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River
Which Mesoamerica civilization is the oldest?
The Olmecs
A city-state
How many Islands are inhabited in Greece?
227
What are the two social classes of ancient Rome?
The Plebians and Patricians
Where is the largest pyramid in Egypt located?
Giza
What math concept did the Mayans come up with?
Zero
Where was Mesopotamia located?
Modern day Iran/Iraq
What object did the Greeks hide in and attack the city of Troy?
The Trojan horse
What shocking event caused the collapse of the Roman empire?
The assassination of Julius Caesar
What was the job of someone who learned and wrote Hieroglyphics?
What were Chinampas?
Floating gardens
Who was the largest social class in Mesopotamia?
The slaves
Why are many Greek Islands uninhabited?
They were volcanic and barren
What color toga could only the emperor wear?
Purple
What is Egypt known as?
The gift of the Nile
Which civilization was developed in central Mexico?
The Aztecs
What was a pyramid-like structure with stairs called?
A ziggurat
What mountain did the gods live on?
Mt. Olympus
Which volcano erupted over Pompeii?
Mt. Vesuvius
Which two bodies of water surround Egypt?
The Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea
What religion were the Mesoamericans?
Polytheistic