Roman Empire
What type of religion was practiced in Rome before the rise of Christianity?
Polytheism
What form of government was practiced in Athens, where citizens had the right to vote?
Democracy
Which city in Egypt, founded by Alexander, became a major center of learning and culture?
Alexandria
What system was introduced to select government officials based on merit in the Han Dynasty?
Civil service examination
What type of map shows elevation using contour lines?
Topographic map
What structure did the Romans use to transport water over long distances?
Aqueducts
What was the primary focus of Spartan society?
Military strength
How far east did Alexander the Great’s empire extend, reaching into which subcontinent?
Indian subcontinent
What was the trade route that connected China to the West during the Han Dynasty?
Silk Road
Which map type would you use to identify the boundaries between countries?
Political map
What is the term for the period of peace and stability that lasted for about 200 years in the Roman Empire?
Pax Romana
Who were the two most powerful city-states in Ancient Greece?
Athens and Sparta
What military formation did Alexander the Great famously use in battle?
Phalanx
Which philosophy influenced Han society and governance?
Confucianism
Which natural feature often provided protection to ancient civilizations like Greece?
Mountains
What set of laws laid the foundation for Roman legal principles?
The Twelve Tables
Name the Athenian philosopher who taught Plato.
Socrates
What title did Alexander inherit at the age of 20, following the death of his father?
King of Macedonia
Name one technological advancement made during the Han Dynasty.
Paper-making
What term describes maps that focus on a particular theme, such as trade routes?
Thematic map
Who was the first emperor of Rome, initiating the Pax Romana?
Augustus
What festival, originally held in Olympia, was a major event in Ancient Greece?
Olympic Games
What was the cultural blending that resulted from Alexander the Great’s conquests called?
Hellenistic culture
What agricultural tool, improved during the Han Dynasty, helped farmers transport heavy loads?
Wheelbarrow
What term describes the scale or key used to interpret information on a map?
Legend