Greek Gods
Who was the God of War?
Ares
Who invented the Pythagorean theorem?
Pythagoras
What do Minerva, Apollo, Juno, and Diana ALL have in common?
They are all Roman gods/goddesses
What is a contribution from Ancient China that is used to celebrate the 4th of July?
Fireworks
What is a hierarchy?
A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
Which African geographic zone has tall trees and a high amount of rainfall?
The African Rainforest
Who was the Goddess of Hunting?
Artemis
Who were considered citizens in Athens?
Free Males
The Term "Pax Romana" refers to the --
100 years of peace in Rome
How did the Silk Road effect China's economy?
China became wealthy
A system of canals and aqueducts brought drinking water to Nineveh from 30 miles away. Which empire was this?
What is the Assyrian Empire?
How did people travel across the Sahara?
A group with camels called a caravan.
Who was the messenger god?
Hermes
What type of government did Athens first practice?
Monarchy
Which peninsula did Hannibal invade?
Italian
A Chinese philosopher who was the most influential teacher in Chinese history and still today
Confucius
Confucius is known as the first teacher in China who wanted to make education broadly available and who was instrumental in establishing the art of teaching as a vocation. He also established ethical, moral, and social standards that formed the basis of a way of life known as Confucianism.
What is a fertile crescent?
Land that was good for crops to grow
What was one of the most valuable commodities traded in Africa?
Gold
Who was the goddess of family?
Hestia
How old did citizens have to be to vote in Ancient Greece?
18
I was the Cruelest emperor, accused Christians of burning Rome (ie. "The Great Fire") and had many of them persecuted and killed. Who am I?
I am Nero
How were oracle bones used?
To predict the future
What were the earliest set of laws called?
The Code of Hammurabi
How did Egyptians prepare their dead?
Mummification
Goddess of Marriage?
Hera
What is the agora?
A public space in Ancient Greece
I was an Egyptian Pharaoh/Queen and I married Marc Antony who was a Roman politician. Who am I?
Cleopatra
What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall?
To keep out nomadic invaders from the North.
Mesopotamia is known as the "Cradle of __________"
Civilization
What product was traded for gold in Ghana?
Salt