Ancient Civilizations
In which ancient civilization was the Great Pyramid of Giza built?
What is ancient Egypt?
The Neolithic period is characterized by the development of this important human activity.
What is agriculture?
What was the name of the ancient trade route that connected China and the Mediterranean region?
Silk Road
Which empire was known for its ability to adapt and thrive in the rugged terrain of the Andes Mountains?
Inca Empire
Which ancient civilization worshiped a pantheon of gods and goddesses, including Zeus, Athena, and Apollo?
Who are the Ancient Greeks?
This ancient civilization developed the first known writing system called cuneiform.
What is Mesopotamia (Sumerians)?
This river valley in China was home to one of the earliest Neolithic cultures in East Asia.
What is the Yellow River (Huang He) valley?
**Daily Double** What group of nomadic people became skilled horse riders and formed vast empires in the steppes of Central Asia?
The Mongols
This Mongol emperor established the largest contiguous empire in history.
Who is Genghis Khan?
What ancient religion, originating in China, emphasizes harmony with nature and the balance of yin and yang?
What is Taoism?
Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of democracy?
What is Ancient Greece?
The domestication of plants and animals during the Neolithic period led to the establishment of these.
What are permanent settlements?
What is the term for the practice of modifying the natural environment of mountains to meet human agricultural needs?
Terrace Farming (Terracing)
This Byzantine emperor is best known for his codification of Roman laws.
Who is Justinian?
This ancient Indian emperor is credited with spreading Buddhism throughout Asia
Who is Ashoka the Great?
The Indus Valley Civilization flourished in which modern-day country?
What is Pakistan?
The development of agriculture during the Neolithic period had a profound impact on human society, leading to the rise of these.
What are civilizations?
What mountain range served as a natural barrier protecting the Indian subcontinent from invasions?
Himalayas
This Aztec emperor was captured and killed by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés.
Who is Moctezuma II?
What ancient religion developed in Persia and believed in a cosmic battle between the forces of good and evil?
What is Zoroastrianism?
**Daily Double**The Olmec civilization is known for its colossal stone heads and was located in which present-day country?
What is Mexico?
This animal was one of the first to be domesticated during the Neolithic period.
What is the dog?
This man-made waterway in China connects the Yellow River and the Yangtze River.
What is the Grand Canal?
This Persian king led the empire during the Persian Wars against Greece.
Who is King Darius I?
What ancient religion, founded by Abraham, is considered the oldest monotheistic faith?
What is Judaism?