Myths and Religion
Who is the god of the underworld in Greek mythology?
Hades
Which ancient civilization developed along the Nile River?
Egyptian
What was the center of life in a medieval town?
Church
What is biodiversity?
The variety of different living things in an area
What type of natural disaster can be caused by too much rain?
Flood
Which religion believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
Christianity
The Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas were civilizations located in...
South America and Central America
Name two important inventions that changed Medieval farming.
Horse harness, plough
What is a tsunami caused by?
Earthquake under the sea
Which water body contains most of the Earth's freshwater?
Ice caps and glaciers
Which Roman god is equivalent to the Greek god Ares?
Mars
Which empire controlled most of the Mediterranean world around 100 AD?
Roman Empire
The first Slavic state in Easter Europe was...
Kiev Rus
Which layer of Earth’s atmosphere is closest to us?
Troposphere
What are two renewable sources of energy?
Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal
What was the main religion of the Roman Empire before Christianity?
Polytheism
Which city-state was known for its warriors in ancient Greece?
Sparta
List four civilizations that flourished around the world at the time of the European Middle Ages.
Inca, Maya, Mali, Ghana, Kmer, Vikings...
What role do trees play in helping the environment?
Remove carbon dioxide and give oxygen
Which gas is a major cause of global warming?
Carbon dioxide
Name one sacred text from any religion.
Bible, Quran, Torah, Vedas
Which ancient civilization used cuneiform writing?
Mesopotamia (Sumerians)
Which social classes formed the social pyramid in Europe in Middle Ages?
Which is a cold habitat with ice and snow most of the year?
Tundra
Why are coral reefs important?
They protect coastlines and support many marine species.