Mesopotamia
Egypt
China/India
Greece
Rome
100

What is an irrigation system

Technology for moving and controlling water

100

What is the oldest known sculpture in Egypt, which is known for riddles?

The Sphinx 

100

The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are what?

Sacred texts

100

Who was the king of the gods?

Zeus.

100

How did Greek religion influence Rome?

Rome changed the Greek god's names and made them their own.

200

What type of writing did early civilizations use

hieroglyphics and/or cave paintings 

200

What were the heart, tongue, and other body parts placed in during mummification? 

Canopic Jars 

200

Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?

  • A. Study leads to wisdom.
  • B. Joy is achieved by praying.
  • C. Only death can end cravings.
  • D. Suffering is caused by desires.

D. Suffering is caused by desires. 

200

What is a monarchy?

Government ruled by a king

200

What style of art was popular in Rome?

Greco-Roman art

300

What rivers were important in Mesopotamia

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers 

300

Who built the pyramids

Khufu 

300

Why was the Great Wall built?

To keep invaders out

300

What was the geography of Greece

It was a peninsula 

300

What historical monument did gladiators typically fight in?

The Coliseum 

400
Before civilization, how did most people get food?

hunting and gathering

400

Which female pharaoh had the longest reign? 

Hatshepsut 

400

What are the Three Chinese Philosophies?

Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism

400

What form of Government did Sparta practice?

Oligarchy 

400

Which emperor legalized the practice of Christianity?

Constantine

500

The word Mesopotamia, which means "between the rivers", comes from what language?

Greek

500

How old was King Tut when he became pharaoh? 

Nine

500

Who became the Buddha? 

Prince Siddhartha Gautama

500

To defeat the Persians at Marathon, the Greeks made use of what?

A narrow valley
500

Why were Plebians unhappy in the early years of Rome?

They had no power or say in government

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