This giant Roman construction project was used to seat thousands of people and display big events such as gladiator fights.
What is the Colosseum?
100
This ancient Egyptian practice preserved bodies for the afterlife.
What is mummification?
100
The Mayans mostly lived in the southern part of this modern-day country.
What is Mexico?
100
Heavy seasonal rains which affected the Indus Valley civilization were called this.
What are monsoons?
200
Ancient Greece was organized into these, which included a city and the surrounding areas.
What are city-states?
200
This famous Roman leader was stabbed to death on the senate floor in 44BC.
Who was Julius Caesar?
200
These famous structures were built as giant tombs for important pharaohs.
What are pyramids?
200
This yummy product was cultivated and harvested by the Mayans. Without it you wouldn't have popcorn, Doritos, or taco shells!
What is maize?
200
A ruling family which stays in power for generations is called this.
What is a dynasty?
300
This Greek city-state emphasized philosophy, architecture, and education.
What is Athens?
300
These were used to transport clean water to Rome and nasty water away from Rome.
What are aqueducts?
300
Ancient Egyptian paper was called this.
What is papyrus?
300
This yummy product was cultivated by the Mayans. Without it we would not have Hershey bars or M&Ms.
What is cacao or chocolate?
300
This term refers to a type of government in which a king or queen rules.
What is monarchy?
400
This city-state emphasized military training.
What is Sparta?
400
This first Roman emperor was Julius Caesar's adopted son. He ruled for a period of 40 years in which Rome became very strong, prosperous, and powerful.
Who is Augustus or Octavian?
400
Ancient Egyptian ruling families were called this.
What are dynasties?
400
This exercise was often used to decide who would be sacrificed in Mayan culture. Better hope you win!!
What is the Mayan ball game?
400
This type of government innovated in ancient Rome uses representatives to express the wishes and concerns of citizens in government.
What is a republic?
500
The type of government used in Athens.
What is democracy?
500
The 40 year period of prosperous and peaceful rule under Augustus was called this.
What is Pax Romana?
500
This famous Egyptian pharaoh was rumored to have had a LOT of children. He was a warrior who expanded Egypt's territory.
Who is Ramses II or Ramses the Great?
500
The Mayans used this jet-black volcanic rock to create deadly weapons like the war club.
What is obsidian?
500
These terms refer to the two types of religion a culture can have.