River Valley Civilizations
Wrote one of the world's first law codes. Leader of Mesopotamia/Babylonia around 1750 BCE.
Who is Hammurabi?
The form of government invented in Ancient Athens and used in many countries today.
What is democracy?
This is the river that china depends upon for silt
Yellow River
This was general fear by Rome
Hannibal
Belief in many gods
What is Polytheism?
Considered one of the first ancient civilizations. Developed around the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the Fertile Crescent.
What is Mesopotamia?
The two most famous Greek city states. They fought against each other in the Peloponnesian War.
What are Athens and Sparta?
Structure built by the Chinese to keep out northern invaders and show the strength and power of China.
What is the Great Wall of China?
This was the river where rome was founded
Tiber
The founder of Islam.
Who is Muhammad?
This ancient civilization created the pyramids and were ruled by a pharaoh.
What is Egypt?
Which city state does this describe: the boys were trained to be great warriors. Education was focused on athletic skill.
Sparta
This is the title that proclaims the leader of China
Mandate Heaven
This was roman army title
Legion
The person responsible for Hellenism
Alexander the Great
Word meaning New Stone Age, when humans developed farming and domestication of animals.
What is the Neolithic Age?
Considered the father of Western Philosophy. One of his students was Plato.
Who is Socrates?
This is the ethical system based upon respect for elders
Confucianism
The 200 year period of Roman peace
Pax Romana
Connected China, India, and the Middle East. Traded goods and helped to spread culture.
What is the Silk Road?
A form of writing developed by the Sumerians using a wedge shaped stylus and clay tablets.
What is cuneiform?
This was the military formation used by Greek City States
Phalanx
This religion emphasizes inner peace, tranquility, and peace with nature. This is where the Yin and Yang symbol comes from
What is Taoism/Daoism?
The person who divided Rome into 2 parts
Diocletian
One of the duties of Muslims is to take a pilgrimage to this holy city.
What is Mecca?