Greece
What is the name of the see that borders Greece to the East?
The Aegean Sea
Which river is considered the lifeline for an ancient Egyptian civilization?
The Nile River
The "Mother River" is known as the the________ river
Yellow River
Rome is the capital of which country?
Italy
An example of a secondary source is?
Answers may vary: Textbook, Biography, YouTube video.
What type of government was first developed in ancient Athens?
Democracy
What was the primary purpose of the pyramids in ancient Egypt?
To house the tombs of Pharaohs
The Great Wall of China served as a_________.
Protection against invasion
Rome developed on what kind of terrain?
Mountainous
Imaginary lines that run east to west are _______?
The lines of Latitude(AKA parallels)
Which Greek city state was known for its military focus and training?
Sparta
Which writing system was used in ancient Egypt to record important information?
Hieroglyphics
___________ emphasizes harmony with nature and is associated with Laozi
Daoism
Julius Caesar was killed because ________.
People were fearful of his power
There are ____ years in a millennium
1000
What was the purpose of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece?
To honor the Gods, particularly Zeus.
What was the significance of the Rosetta Stone in understanding ancient Egyptian writing?
It provided a translation of hieroglyphics.
The Silk Road was used for _________.
__________ was the first emperor of Rome
Augustus Caesar
AD means_________
Anno Domini
What is the significance of the battle of Marathon in Greek history?
It was a major victory for the Greeks against the Persian Empire.
Which Pharaoh is known for uniting upper and lower Egypt?
Narmer(Menes)
Which Dynasty unified China and began the construction the Great Wall of China
Qin Dynasty
Rome became an empire in_________.
27BC
How many and which civilizations THAT WE STUDIED this year were River-Valley Civilizations?
There were 4
Mesopotamia
Egypt
India
China