The Minoan civilization was centered on what island south of mainland Greece?
Crete
100
Roman society was divided into the ___________, or lower class and the _______________, or upper class.
Plebeians (poor) and Patricians (rich)
100
The Incan civilization was located in what mountain range in South America?
Andes
100
Which Indian ruler made Buddhism the official religion of his empire, and built 84,000 temples in which to worship the Buddha?
Ashoka
100
Shi Huangdi was a member of which warring Chinese state when he proclaimed himself emperor in 221 BC?
Qin (pronounced "Chin" - Hence, "China"!)
200
Which Greek city-state was focused mainly on war and enslaved people known as helots?
Sparta
200
What is the name for the type of government founded by the Romans in 509 BC, which gave power to elected officials, which included consuls, or the chief executives?
Republic
200
What is the name for the Native American houses in the southwest, made mostly of clay and straw?
Adobe
200
The leaders of the Gupta Empire in India tolerated other religions, but they primarily supported ___________.
Hinduism
200
What Chinese philosopher's ethics were used by Han emperor Liu Bang to revise the harsh legal system?
Confucius
300
This Greek city-state is considered the "Birthplace of Democracy", after overthrowing its monarchy and giving citizens the right to vote?
Athens
300
What foreign city in northern Africa did Rome fight a series of three wars, losing the first one, but winning the next two?
Carthage
300
Which culture is considered the "Mother Culture" of Central America?
Olmec
300
What was the name of the group of nomads who invaded India from central Asia?
White Huns
300
The series of routes used for trade during the Han dynasty were collectively called the ________.
Silk Road
400
According to Greek mythology, what mountain was home to their gods and goddesses?
Mt. Olympus
400
Which Roman emperor was the adopted son of Julius Caesar, and started the Pax Romana by having a long and peaceful reign? (Hint: a month is named for him!)
Augustus
400
Which Mesoamerican tribe built a city called Tenochtitlan in the middle of a lake, and occupied the Yucatan peninsula along with the Maya?
Aztecs
400
What was the name of the imperial dynasty founded by military leader Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BC?
Mauryan Empire
400
What form of medical treatment using pins was first used in China during the Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)?
Acupuncture
500
Who wrote the epic poems The Iliad and the Odyssey? (Hint: it wasn't Bart!)
Homer
500
Which tribes invaded and ultimately destroyed the western Roman Empire in the 400s?
Germanic
500
Emperor Pachacuti of the _________ empire extended its territory through military might and alliances with neighbors in the 1400s.
Inca
500
While China considered peasants valued members of society, in Gupta India they were considered inferior because of the _______________ system.
Caste
500
What major construction project first began during the Qin dynasty around 220 BC?