Ancient Civilizations
What river valley civilization built the Pyramids of Giza?
Nile River Valley
Who was the king of the Franks who united much of Western Europe and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor?
Charlemagne
What sea was crucial for trade between ancient Greece and Asia Minor?
Aegean Sea
What term describes the exchanging of goods and ideas between cultures?
Cultural Diffusion
What document declared the independence of the thirteen colonies?
Declaration of Independence
Which empire is known for its legal code and giant stone heads on Easter Island?
Olmec
Which Mongol leader established the largest contiguous land empire in history?
Genghis Khan
Name the trade route that connected China to Europe for silk and spices.
The Silk Road
What system was used in feudal Europe to organize land and loyalty?
Feudalism
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What writing system did the ancient Mesopotamians invent?
Cuneiform
Name the Italian explorer whose voyages led to European awareness of the Americas.
Christopher Columbus
Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?
The Ural Mountains
What period in Europe was marked by a rebirth of art and learning?
The Renaissance
What war secured American independence from Britain?
The American Revolution
Which civilization practiced mummification as part of their burial rituals?
Ancient Egypt
Who was the famous female pharaoh who expanded Egyptian trade?
Hatshepsut
What is the name of the desert that limited east-west travel in Africa?
Sahara Desert
What was the time in Europe when the Catholic Church’s authority was challenged?
The Reformation
What plan established the first national government of the United States?
Articles of Confederation
What large wall was built to protect ancient China from northern invaders?
The Great Wall
Which Greek philosopher was the teacher of Alexander the Great?
Aristotle
What major river powered civilization and farming in China?
Yellow River
What epidemic killed millions in Europe in the 1300s?
The Black Death
Which compromise created a two-house legislature for the U.S.?
The Great Compromise