Early Humans and River Valleys
Ancient China and India
Persia and Greece
Rome and Byzantine Empries
Medieval Society and Religion
100
The earliest human fossils have been found on this continent
a. Antarctica
b. South America
c. Africa
d. Asia
Where is Africa?
100
This is the earliest form of writing in China, dating back to the Shang Dynasty.
a. Cuneiform
b. Oracle Bones
c. Hieroglyphics
d. Sanskrit
What are Oracle Bones?
100
This geographic feature led to the development of independent, Greek city-states.
a. deserts
b. rainforests
c. tundra
d. mountains
What are mountains?
100
This social class was made up of the commoners of Rome.
a. Patricians
b. Plebeians
c. Consuls
d. Emperors
Who are the Plebeians?
100
This term describes the core beliefs of Islam
a. Ten Commandments
b. Twelve Tables
c. Five Pillars
d. Sixteen Candles
What are the Five Pillars?
200
Hunter-gatherers in this era used simple stone tools and created cave art.
a. Golden Age
b. Paleolithic Era
c. Neolithic Era
d. Iron Age
What is the Paleolithic Era?
200
This idea says that a Chinese emperor could remain in power so long as they remain good and just.
a. Twelve Tables
b. Justinian's Code
c. Mandate of Heaven
d. Tang Code of Law
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
200
This is the war between Athens and Sparta
a. Persian War
b. Peloponnesian War
c. Punic War
d. Paleolithic War
What is the Peloponnesian War?
200
This term describes the 200 years of peace and prosperity in Rome that began during the rule of Augustus Caesar
a. Pax Romana
b. Pax Mongolia
c. Pax Americano
d. Pax Nansemana
What is Pax Romana?
200
These were the major trade goods that moved across the Trans-Saharan trade routes.
a. Camels and Silver
b. Salt and Pepper
c. Vinegar and Medicine
d. Gold and Salt
What is gold and salt?
300
The Neolithic site in the picture would be found in this part of the world
Where is England?
300
This is the name of the social system for India, which divides people based on their jobs.
What is the caste system?
300
This was the religion of the Persian Empire, which focsued on an eternal struggle between two opposites.
What is Zoroastrianism?
300
This Roman Emperor moved the capital to Byzantium (then named it after himself) and legalized Christianity.
Who is Constantinople?
300
This religion, which is only found in Japan, focuses on the balance of nature spirits and humanity and is recognized for their torii gates.
What is Shintoism?
400
This scientific process is used to measure the age of a fossil by measuring the amount of carbon remaining in it.
What is carbon dating?
400
This Chinese invention helped with the production of books, which spread knowledge and increased literacy.
What is woodblock printing?
400
This Greek city-state had a rigid social structure that focused on military training and was run by an oligarchy government.
Where is Sparta?
400
The Byzantine emperor who reconquered old Roman territory, reorganized old Roman laws into an updated law code, and expanded trade.
Who is Justinian?
400
These were the nomadic people who lived on the Arabian peninsula, they later became some of the first Muslims.
Who are the Bedouins?
500
This early civilization was known for creating the first alphabet, trade (especially the color purple), and shipbuilding; as well as setting up colonies throughout the Mediterranean.
Who are the Phoenicians?
500
This Mauryan emperor sent out missionaries to spread Buddhism across Asia.
Who is Ashoka?
500
This Greek leader helped to rebuild the city of Athens after the Persians destroyed it.
Who is Pericles?
500
In Greek, this building's name means "Holy Wisdom". It is a major symbol for the Byzantine Empire.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
500
This Japanese prince brought Chinese culture to Japan. Including the spread of Buddhism and writing a constitution for Japan.
Who is Prince Shotoku?