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100
What is a pyramid?
A tomb built for pharaohs, Egyptians believed they helped guide pharaohs to the afterlife.
100
What is irrigation
Controlling the flow of water to help crops grow.
100
Describe the Geography of Greece
Very Rocky, mountainous, many seas, isolates city-states.
100
What is a gladiator?
A Roman slave (or freeman) who fought for the sake of entertaining the Roman people.
100
How are you able to speak in Mr. Mangold's class?
By raising the hand and getting permission.
200
What is polytheism?
The belief in more than one god.
200
What is Hammurabi's Code?
A written set of laws (with controversial origins) produced around the reign of King Hammurabi. "An eye for an eye....(makes the whole world blind)"
200
What is democracy?
A form of government where the power is in the hands of the people through voting.
200
What does separation of powers mean?
Having government with multiple branches so that one branch or person doesn't become to powerful.
200
What is the final goal of all Buddhists?
To reach enlightenment.
300
What river did the Egyptian civilization develop around?
The Nile
300
What two rivers did the civilizations of Mesopotamia develop near? Bonus: What does Mesopotamia mean?
The Tigris and Euphrates. Bonus: The land between (two rivers)
300
Who is the king of the gods in Greek Mythology and where does he live?
Zeus, he lives on Mt. Olympus
300
What three kinds of government did Ancient Rome have during its existence?
A King(Monarchy), A republic, and an Empire.
300
What are 3 beliefs of Christians?
That God Created the world, that Jesus is God, and that Jesus died for the sins of mankind.
400
What 3 things must every civilization have?
Cities, an organized government, and workers with specialized jobs.
400
What are Ziggurats?
Temples built for the gods of Mesopotamia, Mesopotamian priests were the only ones allowed to enter.
400
What was Socrates and what was his goal?
A philosopher, his goal was to get people to ask questions about their life and the world around them.
400
Who was the first King of Rome? How did he become king?
Romulus, he became King by killing his brother Remus.
400
What is Mr. Mangold teaching you to become?
An investigator.
500
What was the Egyptian form of writing called?
Hieroglyphics.
500
What was the Mesopotamian form of writing called? What was it first used for?
Cuneiform. It was first used for business purposes, to keep track of goods.
500
How did geography help the Ancient Greeks?
The mountains and the seas isolated and protected the Greek city-states and allowed them time to develop and become independent.
500
Why did Rome become a Republic?
Romans became tired of being mistreated by the kings, they became a Republic so that no one person would ever have to much power.
500
If you are facing North, which direction is to your left?
West