Ancient Greece
The Birthplace of Democracy
A command from a ruler that is obeyed like a law
Define Polytheism
The belief in more than 1 god
What is the name of our mascot?
Patchy the Pirate
U.S. History: When did T-Jeffy and DaBoiz sign the Declaration of Independence?
1776
What is the name of Athen's chief rival?
Sparta
Who was the ruler of the Mauryan Empire from about 296 B.C.E. to 232 B.C.E. (64 years), whose edicts reflected (represented) Buddhist values?
Ashoka
What is the title given to the all-powerful leader of ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
What is unique about our yearly schedule?
Two weeks off every two months + summer break
Math: Steven has $100 in pennies. How many pennies does he have?
10,000
The ancient greek city-states paused war every 4 years to do what?
The Olympics
What was one of the main purposes of Ashoka’s edicts?
To promote Buddhist values and good behavior
What vocab from this unit best fits this definition: a division of a society based on social and economic status
Social Class
What year did the middle school open?
2009
English/Grammar: True or false? The word "monsters" is the subject of the following sentence. "The idea of monsters living under his bed kept Kyle awake at night."
False
What is the name of a person who is allowed to contact his or her U.S. congressman to share ideas or ask for help?
Constituent
What is the event that deeply changed Ashoka from a violent and cruel leader to a peaceful leader?
The Kalinga War
How many Advanced Placement courses are taught at our High School?
14
Geography: The strait of Magellan runs through the Southern tip of what continent?
South America
Who was the ancient historian who documented Pericles' funeral oration?
Thucydides
What is the name of the man who raised Askhoka to be a cruel and violent ruler (also known as the first Mauryan Emperor)?
Chandragupta Maurya
The ability to control people or make decisions in government is called
political power
98%
Zoology: The female of what animal species is called a ewe? (pronounced "yew").
Sheep