Mesopotamia
This modern day country occupies most of what was Mesopotamia
Iraq
Egypt worshipped many gods which is called this
polytheistic
The geography caused the country of Greece to form into these
City- States
XVIII
18
This dynasty was the first in China
Shang
Daily Double: This set of rules and laws states "an eye for an eye"
Hammurabi's Code
Daily Double: This river was used as a highway to get around Egypt
Nile River
Athens was a democratic based society. This city state was more interested in military power
Sparta
This Jewish state revolted against Roman rule (What have the Romans ever done for us?!)
Judea
This philosophy states that people can only be controlled by strict laws and harsh punishments
Legalism
What is a ziggurat?
A temple
This pharaoh took the throne and claimed she was a man to hold on to power. Some believed her son killed her to take the throne.
Hatshepsut
This Persian king wanted revenge on the Greeks for his father and led an invasion of Greece. He is portrayed in the movie 300
Xerxes
Daily Double: This was in the center of Rome, so all could attend the events there
Roman Colosseum
This trade route saw goods move to and from China, Europe, the Middle East and other areas
The Silk Road
Daily Double: This was one of the seven wonders of the world found in Babylon
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Egypt was originally divided into these two sections until the first pharaoh united them
Upper and Lower Egypt
This man, who liked asking lots of questions, was sentenced to death for corrupting the youth. More people voted to execute him then voted him guilty.
Socrates
This emperor was considered crazy and tried to make his horse consul of Rome!
Caligula
This was used by dynasties to claim they had a right to rule
Mandate of Heaven
This group conquered Mesopotamia with their superior weapons
Assyrians
This pharaoh moved the capital of Egypt and made a new god the central god of Egyptian beliefs.
Akhenaten
His empire was split into 4 after his death
Alexander the Great
The first triumvirate included Pompey. Julius Caesar and this man who died leading to Civil War.
Crassus
This man's dynasty lasted only until his death
Shi Huangdi