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100
I am the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and the protector of young women.
Diana
100
This Eastern Orthodox Church (later turned Islamic mosque) was built during the reign of Justinian.
Hagia Sophia
100
The death of this caliph lead to a split in Islam between the Sunnis & Shi'ias.
Ali
100
All of these terms come from what civilization's mythology?
Greece
100
Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro are early civilizations in the ___ River Valley known for city planning.
Indus
200
I was king of the Franks
I built churches roads, and schools which united my empire
I was appointed emperor by the Pope
Charlemagne
200
This famous work of art by Michelangelo can be found in the _________.
Sistine Chapel
200
What are the holy books for Hinduism?
Vedas & Upanishads
200
What was the purpose of this structure AND what group of people famously built them across their empire?
To carry water
Rome
200
The Himalayas and Hindu Kush Mountains protected which area from invasion?
India
300
I was one of the first great Greek philosophers.
I encouraged people to questions themselves and the world around them.
I said "the unexamined life is not worth living."
Socrates
300
What is this Islamic building?
Dome of the Rock
300
What best completes this chart?
10 Commandments
300
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
The Islamic Empire
300
The Golden Age of India occurred under which empire?
Gupta
400
I extended democracy in Athens
I had Athens rebuilt
I ordered the Parthenon be built
I led Athens during its golden age
Pericles
400
In what major Mayan city would you find this large Central American pyramid?
Chichen Itza
400
What philosophy/religion emphasizes education, respect for elders, and ancestor worship?
Confucianism
400
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
The Byzantine Empire
400
The system depicted in the image played a role in which major religion?
Hinduism
500
I am a Humanist writer
I wrote The Praise of Folly
I criticized the Roman Catholic Church
Desiderius Erasmus
500
This statue of David can be found in the city of ________ where many artists worked during the Renaissance.
Florence
500
Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of what religion/philosophy?
Daoism/Taoism
500
____________ was a small civilization located on the upper (southern) Nile River Valley. This led them to have close ties with Egypt.
Nubia/Kush
500
The Islamic capital was moved from Medina to Damascus and then to _____________.
Baghdad