Ancient Mesopotamia
Tigris and Euphrates.
Sandy Beaches, Swamps, Jungles, and Volcanic Peaks.
550-330 BCE, 220 years.
Around 80% of the mainland in Greece is covered in Mountains, how did that change the Greek Daily lives?
Mythical and Historical.
In Mesopotamia there were all sorts of jobs and activities. Name two unique jobs, and a short description. Ex: Farmer - Grow food.
Priest - Religious leader, Caretaker of the Gods
Scribe - Reader and Writer
Merchant - Buy and Sell, Businessman
Craftsman - Build tools and items
Soldier - Fight and Protect
Civil Servant - Government Jobs
Laborer - Worker, Buildings, Roads etc...
What is one of the most important food in the Mayan and Aztec Civilization, and why was it so important.
Maize (corn), easy to farm and could be used for flour to make bread.
Law of Human rights, promising that he would not threaten or destroy the culture of other lands.
There are 12 main Greek Gods, Name 2 and their importance.
Many Answers.
Rome was ruled by a republic, what does that mean, and what levels of government are there.
People would vote in the general assembly, then the senators and consuls would create laws.
Ancient Sumerians was one of the first civilizations to use writing, what kind of writing system did they develop and mostly use?
Simple Pictures or Pictograms. Wedged marks shaped in clay. Cuneiform
Mayans and Aztec were known to spend their free time playing board games and sports. What was one of these free time activities used by both cultures?
The Ball Game.
The Royal Road, developed within the Persian Empire had many uses, what was the most important use, and why?
The Postal Service, Mail.
Sparta and Athens are one of the two main cities in Greece, What are their similarities and differences?
Same - Language, Food, Culture.
Different - Ways of Life, War and Military vs Art and Philosophy.
As the Roman Republic grew it became harder to manage, why is that?
The Wheel, Mathematics, Writing and Literature, Clothing and Jewelry, Irrigation system.
What are some of the similarities and differences between the Mayan and Aztec cavillations.
Many Responses.
In Ancient Persia, both men and women wore loose fitting clothing, why do you think that is?
One of the most important writers in Ancient Greece was Homer, he wrote two epic stories or poems. What were they called and what were they about?
The Roman civilization provided many inventions and ways of doing things that we still use today. What are some of these?
Language, Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Laws, and Government.
What is the main reason for the decline of Mesopotamia, and what could have been changed or improved to avoid their decline?
Pollution problems, lack of indoor toilets, waste management. Many Solutions apply.
How did the Mayan and Aztec cultures decline and die out?
Mayan Cities abandoned and civilization collapsed.
The Aztec were conquered by the Spanish.
What was the reason for the fall of the Persian Empire, Who conquered the lands, and why?
What was the cause of the decline of the Ancient Greek Empire, and what remained from this civilization.
In your own words describe the fall of the roman empire and what happened afterwards.
Germanic Barbarians Conquered Rome, The Dark Ages in Europe.