Early Civilizations
What river was central to the lives of people living in Ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
The Ancient Greeks developed this style of government in the city of Athens?
Democracy
What was the style of government created by Rome before the days of the Roman Empire?
Republic
What system organized society in Medieval Europe?
Feudalism
What was the name of the prince who founded the faith practices of Buddhism?
Siddharta Gautama
What writing system was developed in Ancient Sumeria?
Cuneiform
What Greek city-state was famous for its strong military and value of strength?
Sparta
What was the structure in Ancient Rome that hosted events such as races, sports events, and gladiatorial combat?
Colosseum
What were the Medieval European warriors who followed a code of chivalry and served Lords?
Knights
This monotheistic religion was founded in the Middle East and believes in one God and follows the Bible.
Christianity
What was the purpose of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt?
Tombs for Pharaohs
Who was this king of Macedonia who created an empire that contained all of Greece, Persia, and Egypt?
Alexander the Great
Who was the first emperor of Rome, whose name was the inspiration for the 8th month of the year?
Augustus
What was the disease that killed nearly 1/4 of the population of Europe in the 1300s?
The Black Death
What is the name of the holy book of Islam?
The Quran
The lost city of Mohenjo-Daro was built in what river valley?
The Indus River Valley
What was the name of the war that was fought between the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta?
The Peloponnesian War
What major world religion spread through the Roman Empire and was made legal by Emperor Constantine?
Christianity
What document, written in 1066, limited the powers of the English King?
Magna Carta
This world religion was founded in modern-day India and includes a caste system?
Hinduism
What ancient civilization developed the "Mandate of Heaven" for their rulers?
Ancient China
What is a direct democracy?
A system where citizens vote on laws and leaders directly
What was the Pax Romana?
A long period of peace in Rome
What were the religious wars fought between the nations of Medieval Europe and the Islamic Kingdoms of the Middle East over control of the Holy Land?
The Crusades
What was this monotheistic religion that was created in the Middle East as a predecessor to Christianity and follows the Torah?
Judaism