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100
How many years are in a century?
100
100
Which Greek city state valued their military strength above all else? (This group was located in a fertile area of the Peloponnesus.)
Spartans
100
China is located in which continent?
Asia
100
Who started Christianity around 30 CE?
Jesus of Nazareth
100
Which continent is dark red?
Africa
200
What is the original abbreviation for the time period after Jesus died?
B.C (Before Christ)
200
Which Greek city state placed a high value on education and culture? (Their main goal was building a democracy. They also believed that the only way to build a strong democracy was to create well informed citizens.)
Athens
200
Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
200
What is Christianity's most holy text?
The Bible
200
Where was Islam founded?
Arabian Peninsula
300
Which river played a major role in the development of Egyptian civilization?
Nile River
300
In 44 BCE, what was the name of the leader who was murdered by politicians who feared that he was too obsessed with his own importance. (Hint: He was one of Ancient Rome’s most famous people!)
Julius Caesar
300
What is the most important religion in China? Hint: It teaches the "Four Noble Truths"
Buddhism
300
________ is a religion founded in the early seventh century by the Prophet Muhammad. Followers believe in one god called Allah.
Islam
300
In the 5th Pillar of Islam, Hajj, every Muslim must make at least one pilgrimage (religious
journey) to which place?
Mecca
400
_________________ is the belief in many gods
Polytheism
400
What was the name of the series of game/sporting events played in Greece that is still played today?
Ancient Olympic games
400
_________ was a network of roads used for trading goods between Asia and Europe
Silk Road
400
The primary religious text of Islam is the _______
Quran
400
_______ is when one country controls the land and people of another country
Colonialism
500
Name at least one crop Egyptians grew
grains, vegetables and fruits
500
What were the four types of government?
Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny and Democracy
500
________ was a spiritual belief system in China focused on achieving peace with yourself by knowing
“the Way”
Taoism
500
Name all five pillars of Islam!
Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Fasting, and Hajj
500
Before Europeans colonized the land we call the United States, _____________
American Indian groups lived here.
570