Mesopotamia
Egypt
China
Greece
Rome
100
Where is Mesopotamia located?
The Fertile Crescent (Modern Day Iraq)
100
Please explain the geographic conditions of the Nile River and how it impacted the Egyptian civilization?
Calm and Peaceful -Gods were loved
100
What were the two rivers Ancient China rests upon?
Yang-zi & Yellow River
100
Please explain the geography of Ancient and the impact that it had on their civilization
Mountainous & Trade
100
Which twin won the the epic battle?
Romulus
200
Ancient Mesopotamia was founded between what two rivers?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
200
What evidence exists that Ancient Egyptians valued their gods?
Hieroglyphics, Pyramids of Giza, Being buried with possessions
200
What is the emperors blessing from the Gods to rule called?
Mandate of Heaven
200
What type of Democracy was used in Greece?
Direct Democracy
200
Which of the following was the most important government component out of the three and why (Counsel, Assembly, Senate)?
Senate-A committee of elected patricians who could make laws
300
What are the highest buildings in city-states called that serve the purpose of religious worship?
Ziggurats
300
What is the combination of Church and State?
Theocracy
300
What is the sacred text of Confucianism called?
Analects
300
What was the name of the 2nd Persian King who invaded Greece during the Persian Wars?
Xerzes
300
What were the 12 Tables and why are they so important when compared to other ancient texts?
Roman Code of Law
400
Cuneiform; wedged based writing for business transactions
Cuneiform; wedged based writing for business transactions
400
What is the most important military technological achievement from Egypt?
Chariot
400
What is the name of the period in-between dynasties, where different regions were involved in a struggle for power.
What is the name of the period in-between dynasties, where different regions were involved in a struggle for power. The Warring States Period
400
Who was Pericles and what did he do?
An Athenian politician who spread democracy to the masses.
400
What was the Edict of Milan and why was it so important in today's world?
It allowed for the toleration of Christianity in the Roman Empire
500
What was the name of the Babylonian top God? (Think of the heavy metal music video I showed you)
Marduk
500
Arabian Desert, Mediterranean Sea, Sahara Desert, Red Sea
Ancient Egypt was surrounded by what geographic features on all four sides ?
500
Who started the Han Dynasty and why was he so different from other emperors?
Liu Bang- He was born a peasant
500
What was the name of Homer's books?
Iliad and the Odyssey
500
What was the name of the civilization that conquered the Latins and put them under the control of a monarchy?
The Etruscan's
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