Did the Greek cities all obey one king?
No - each had their own king
What type of government did Athens have?
Democracy
What two armies fought at the Battle of Marathon?
Persia and Athens
What leader created the Buddhist religion?
Siddhartha of India
What is a democracy?
Laws and leaders chosen by people
What did Spartan boys grow up to be?
Soldiers
What did the Athenian boys think was more important than learning to fight?
An education
What kind of building is the Parthenon?
A temple
Who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus
What is the name of someone who fought against others or wild animals for spectators to watch?
Gladiator
What was the role of Spartan girls?
What was the role of the Spartan girls?
Keep house
What two cities fought the Peloponnesian War?
Sparta & Athens
Who was the city of Alexandria in Egypt named after?
Alexander the Great
What was the name of the wars where Rome fought Carthage?
Punic Wars
What was the Spartan boys told to do if they hurt themselves?
Be brave and silent; not cry; pretend you're fine
Why did they feel it was important to be educated?
Know laws, vote on laws & leaders; Tyrants can't tell you what to do....wise
Who fought the Romans with elephants?
Hannibal
What group of people were known for their huge ground drawings?
Nazca
Name 3 things Rome was known for creating.
roads, aqueducts and apartment buildings
What did Spartan boys learn in school?
how to fight, be tough and strong
What did Athenian boys learn in school?
Math, reading, writing, poetry & music
Did Alexander the Great conquer all of India?
No - his soldiers refused to go any farther
What group made huge sculpture heads of their rulers?
Olmec
Name 2 of the 3 Wonders of the Ancient World we learned about.
1) Hanging Gardens of Babylon 2) Great Pyramid 3) Pharos Lighthouse