Geography
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100
Define the words "peninsula" and use it to describe Greece's geography.
A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides. Present day Greece is part of the Balkan Peninsula.
100
Why were the Olympics originally created?
To honor Zeus
100
What was the primary purpose of the Egyptian pyramids?
Burial tombs for pharaohs
100
Which ancient civilization is known for inventing the wheel?
Mesopotamia
100
True or False: Ancient Egypt was a monarchy.
True
200
Ancient Mesopotamia was located in which modern day country?
Iraq
200
What does the word "polytheism" mean?
worship of many gods
200
What was the acropolis used for in ancient Greek society?
It was used for protection during enemy attacks and as a center of religion.
200
Name the four types of irrigation Mesopotamia invented.
Irrigation canals, dams, dikes and basins
200
What is a republic?
a form of government in which the people elect, or choose, their leaders
300
Why did successful ancient civilizations settle along rivers?
Rivers provide fertile soil, which provides a surplus of crops.
300
What was the purpose of mummification?
To preserve their bodies for the afterlife.
300
What did Mesopotamians build with and why?
Mud bricks - they kept heat out in the summer and cold out in the winter
300
True or False: Most of the Roman aqueducts were above ground, while a small portion of them were underground tunnels.
False
300
How did Alexander the Great die?
Malaria
400
Describe three unique features of ancient Rome's geography and how they benefitted ancient Rome.
Hills - protection from enemies
Volcanos - fertile soil
Mediterranean Sea - trade with other civilizations
Tiber River - travel, trade, fertile land400
Describe the difference between a myth and a legend. Name an example of each.
Myth: Stories about how the gods and goddesses affected the lives of people, explain natural events (Athena, Poseidon, etc.)
Legend: Stories handed down from earlier times that explain the past and have an element of truth to them (Trojan War)
400
Name and describe the three types of Greek columns.
Doric: plain
Ionic: scrolls
Corinthian: ornate and fancy
400
Which ancient civilization is known for creating the lighthouse?
Ancient Greece
400
Describe the four stages of Greek government.
Monarchy: one ruler, power in inherited
Oligarchy: several people share power
Tyrant: one ruler, power taken by force
Democracy: citizeans share power
500
Mountains cover most of mainland Greece. How did the mountains affect the country's development?
The mountains kept the people of Greece from uniting under one government, because they made inland trade and travel difficult.
500
What initially led to Constantine's conversion to Christianity?
He had a vision from God
500
Which emperor initiated the building of the Colosseum?
The Colosseum was started under Emperor Vespasian, but he died before it was completed. Construction was finished under his two sons,
500
Describe two ways the invention of Roman roads benefitted the Romans.
Postal system, faster travel, more connected territories
500
Name one similarity and one difference between the executive branches of the Roman Republic and our modern American government.
