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A time when people stayed in one place to raise animals and grow crops so they could produce their own food instead of hunting for it.
What is the Agricultural Revolution?
Chinese philosopher, teacher, and the founder of Confucianism. He said the relationship between parent and child was most important for society.
Who is Confucius?
Egyptian symbols for any words, sounds, or ideas.
What are hieroglyphs?
He led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt during the Exodus. On the way back to Canaan, he received the 10 Commandments.
Who is Moses?
An Athenian philosopher who wanted people to question the world around them. He created the Socratic method of teaching.
Who is Socrates?
King of Macedonia and considered one of the greatest military leaders in history. Conquered Egypt, Persia, Greece, and more at a young age.
Who is Alexander the Great?
Farming region of the Middle East that stretches from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf.
What is the Fertile Crescent?
The founder of Christianity who taught about kindness and love for God. He traveled throughout Judah and angered many Romans.
Who is Jesus of Nazareth?
The world's longest river, flows 3,500 miles north from East Africa to the Mediterranean Sea.
What is the Nile River?
City in Ancient Greece known for strong, fearless soldiers and a powerful military. Worked with rival city Athens to defeat the Persian Empire.
What is Sparta!!?
A violent emperor of India who eventually had a change of heart and converted to Buddhism, improving the lives of his people.
Who is Ashoka?
Ruled China for 400 years. Supported Confucianism. Created a civil service test for any who wanted to work as government official.
What is the Han dynasty?
Founded by Abraham, these were a group of people who chose to leave Mesopotamia and create a new home in Canaan due to their beliefs.
Who are the Israelites?
Southern neighbor to Egypt, they adapted Egyptian customs, styles, and beliefs. They had a tense relationship with Egypt.
What is Nubia?
A time period where early humans made tools from split stones for chopping down small trees, cutting meat, or scraping animal skins.
What is the Stone Age?
City in Ancient Mesopotamia between the Tigris and Euphrates river. Became the capital of both the Old Babylonian and Neo-Babylonian Empires.
What is Babylon?
A Roman emperor who made Christianity the established religion of the Roman Empire after he believed God had protected him in battle.
Who is Constantine?
Located on the Indus river, ancient cities such as Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa grew. Over time, they created road, sanitation, and sewer systems.
What is the Indus River Valley?
A city in Roman-controlled Italy that was destroyed when Mount Vesuvius, a volcano, covered the city in ash, preserving it perfectly.
What is Pompeii?
A legend developed by the Greeks: The Greeks tricked the Trojans into accepting a gift of a large wooden horse, where soldiers were hiding.
What is the Trojan War?
City-state in North Africa and powerful trading empire; wanted to control the Mediterranean; destroyed in the Punic Wars by Rome.
What is Carthage?
The second king of Israel, he united the kingdoms of Israel and established Jerusalem as the holy capital city of his new kingdom.
Who is King David?
This means "greek-like". After Alexander the Great took over parts of the world, he merged their cultures with that of the Greeks.
What is the Hellenistic Age?
The first major battle in the Persian Wars between the Greeks and invading Persians. The Persians were defeated by Athenian soldiers.
What is the Battle of Marathon?
The famous boy-pharaoh of Egypt, he died at a young age. Much of what we know about ancient Egyptian culture comes from his tomb.
Who is King Tut?