Ancient Egypt
What is the meaning of the word, Cairo?
Quelle est la signification du mot, Caire ?
Vanquisher or Conqueror
Where were the Olympic Games held?
Où ont eu lieu les Jeux Olympiques ?
Olympia
What period in Ancient Roman History takes place from VIII (8th) century to V (5th) century?
Quelle période de l'histoire de la Rome antique s'étend du VIIIe (8e) siècle au Ve (5e) siècle ?
Antiquity
What are the Pyramids?
Que sont les Pyramides ?
They are tombs built for Pharaohs.
What are the dates for the kingdoms of ancient Egypt?
Quelles sont les dates des royaumes de l’Egypt ?
3100 BCE - 400 CE
Why has Cairo been important ot Egyptian civilization since its beginnings?
Pourquoi le Caire a-t-il été important pour les Egyptians au fil des années ?
Proximity to the Nile River.
Development in agriculture and trade with other civilizations.
Who wrote the Odyssey and the Iliade?
Qui a écrit l’Odyssée et l’Iliade ?
Homer
What did archaeologists discover in Saccopastore?
Qu'ont découvert les archéologues à Saccopastore ?
Skulls
What are the 2 main functions of a pyramid in Ancient Egyptian civilization?
QueLes sont les 2 fonctions principales des pyramides de la civilisation égyptienne antique ?
1. Protect the mummified Pharaoh
2. Enable the mummified pharaoh to reach Ra
What period in Ancient Greek History takes place from 800 BCE to 500 BCE?
Quelle période de l’histoire de la Grèce Antique se situe entre 800 AEC et 500 AEC ?
Who is King Tutankhamun and Why is his discovery so important?
Qui est le roi Toutankhamon Pourquoi sa découverte est-elle si importante ?
He’s the youngest pharaoh of Egypt.
His tomb, discovered by Howard Carter, was still intact.
What are the 4 main changes that occurred in the Archaic period in Ancient Greece?
Quels sont les 4 principaux changements survenus à l’époque archaïque dans la Grèce antique ?
Changes came about due to population rise.
Increase in trade.
Influences from Egypt.
Increase in intellectual ideas such as Democracy.
What is a stratigrapher?
Qu’est qu’un Stratigraphe ?
A geologist who specializes in rock and sedimentary formation.
What is the Cloaca Maxima in Ancient Roman civilization?
Qu'est-ce que la Cloaca Maxima dans la civilisation romaine antique ?
Sewage system
What period in Ancient Greek History takes place from 480 BCE to 323 BCE?
Quelle période de l’histoire de la Grèce antique se situe entre 480 AEC et 323 AEC ?
Classical
How are Archaeologists and Egyptologists able to read Hieroglyphs and What are the 3 scripts of Ancient Egypt?
Comment les archéologues et les égyptologues peuvent-ils lire les hiéroglyphes et quelles sont les 3 écritures de l'Égypte ancienne ?
The Rosetta Stone
Hieroglyphs (suitable for a priestly decree).
Demotic (the native Egyptian script used for daily purposes – the “language of the people”).
Ancient Greek (the language of the administration).
What areas did Alexander the Great conquer?
Quelles régions Alexandre le Grand a-t-il conquises ?
He overthrew the Persian Empire conquered and the Eastern Mediterranean, The Middle East, Egypt, and parts of Asia.
Who are Romulus and Remus? Explain the legend.
Qui sont Romulus et Remus ? Expliquez la légende.
Legend explains that Romulus and Remus were brothers. Romulus and Remus get into a fight over where to instal their city. Romulus kills Remus.
Their father was the God, Mars, and their mother was the priestess, Rhea Silvia.
What are the 2 central monuments in the Acropolis in Athens?
Quels sont les 2 monuments centraux de l'Acropole d'Athènes ?
The Temple of Athena Polias and the Parthenon.
What is the correct order of the Ages in Ancient Roman History?
Quel est l’ordre correct des âges dans l’histoire de la Rome antique ?
The Copper Age, The Bronze Age, and the Iron Age
Why is Cleopatra considered the last pharaoh of Ancient Egypt and How did she die?
Pourquoi Cléopâtre est-elle considérée comme le dernier pharaon de l’Égypte ancienne et Comment est-elle morte ?
The Romans, with Octavian (Augustus) at the head, took control
She committed suicide by snake bite.
Why did the Ancient Greeks settle in coastal areas/areas near a body of water?
Pourquoi les Grecs de l’Antiquité se sont-ils installés dans des zones côtières ou proches d’un plan d’eau ?
Access to trade, possible irrigation for agriculture
Why did the Romans want to change the form of government?
Pourquoi les Romains voulaient-ils changer la forme de gouvernement ?
The Etruscans Kings and the Patricians made and enforced the laws.
What is the Forum and who created the idea in Ancient Roman civilization?
Qu'est-ce que le Forum et qui a créé l'idée dans la civilisation romaine antique ?
A public square at the center of political, economic, and religious life Put in place by the Etruscans.
What did Italy See emerge during the Iron Age?
Qu’est-ce que l'Italie a vu émerger pendant l’âge du fer ?
Complex societies, increasing trade, early urbanization, and widespread use of iron tech
Sociétés complexe, commerce croissant, urbanisation precoce, et iron tech