Greece/Rome
Name the two Greek city-states that were friends and enemies.
Sparta and Athens
Name one empire from Africa other than Egypt.
Zimbabwe, Swahili, Mali, Songhai, Ghana, Axum
Give a simple description of ancient Egyptian religion.
polytheistic
What was ancient China's greatest export?
silk
Name the two rivers that flowed through Mesopotamia.
Tigris and Euphrates
Name two Greek gods or goddesses.
Zeus, Aphrodite, Hera, Artemis, Athena, Ares, Poseidon, Hermes, Apollo
Mali, Songhai, and Ghana adopted what religion?
Islam
What was the name of the king or queen of Egypt.
pharaoh
Name the network of routes that caravans used to get from Europe to China in order to trade.
the Silk Road
What two things did the Tigris and Euphrates provide the people living in Mesopotamia?
fertile soil (silt) and fresh water
The Romans didn't invent much, but they were very good at ____________________.
making something better; taking something and innovating
Name a river, other than the Nile, that helped one of the African empires to grow and thrive.
Niger, Congo, Zambezi
What was the purpose of the pyramids?
They were tombs.
What were two of the dangers in crossing Asia for trade?
deserts, mountains, rivers, robbers
What did the farmers develop in order to get water to their fields?
irrigation
What Roman innovation made structures strong but was more cost effective (used less materials)?
the arch
Besides the fertile land on their banks and fresh water for their communities, what were the African rivers used for?
trade and travel
What river made life in the desert possible for the Egyptians?
the Nile
Name one great civilization in Asia besides China.
Mongols, Parthians, Indians
What was the problem with the water supply in Mesopotamia?
Name one Roman innovation that led to Rome becoming such a large city.
sewer system or aqueducts
Name one African leader modern or ancient.
What type of government did the Egyptians have?
monarchy
Name one physical feature that kept China isolated from the rest of Asia.
Himalayas, Gobi Desert
What did the Mesopotamians build in order to protect their city-states?
walls and moats