Continents
Name one of the seven continents.
Africa
Europe
North America
South America
Australia
Antarctica
Asia
Unlike any other continent, which continent has no countries and no portions of the continent are owned by any country?
Antarctica
Ancient Greeks lived in a small, self-governing city surrounding the countryside. What were these small self-governing cities called?
A City-State
In 450 B.C. the first code of law was published. What were these laws called?
The 12 tables
(Because they were written on 12 bronze tablets)
What was the name of the trade route that went from China to Eastern Europe?
The Silk Road
Which continent is south of all six of the other continents?
Antarctica
The Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Indian Ocean all meet at Antartica, this is sometimes referred to as what ocean?
The Southern Ocean
The ancient Greeks worshiped many gods. Writers wrote stories and used the gods and goddesses as characters in them. What were these stories called?
Myths
Romans built many arches. What was the name of the arch built to honor leaders and army generals?
(When a Roman emperor or a general defeated an army, the people would celebrate with a parade and the soldiers would march through this arch.)
Triumphal Arch
What was the name of the festival celebrated on the last day of spring, honoring Budah?
The Lantern Festival
Which continent is the smallest of all seven?
Australia
When the earth is divided in half at the equator which hemispheres are created?
The Northern and Southern Hemisphere
Ancient Greece had several great philosophers. Name one of the well-known philosophers from Ancient Greece.
Socrates, Plato or Aristotle
Ancient Rome became a big empire in 117 A.D. The main part of the empire was the city of Rome. In the center of the city the marketplace, government buildings, and temples could be found. What was this place called?
The Forum
What is it called when one family rules a country or region over a long period of time?
A Dynasty
Which continent is the largest of all seven?
Asia
When the earth is divided along the prime meridian and 180 degrees longitude which hemispheres are created?
Eastern and Western Hemisphere
What was the name of the large marketplace where people went to buy food such as olives, figs, and grapes?
The Agora
What was the name of the Ancient Roman home?
Domus
What was the name of the philosopher that quit his government job at the age of 51 becaus he was disappointed that the leaders were not following his teachings? He then traveled throughout China for many years teaching his philosophy.
Confucius
Which continent is the only continent in all four hemispheres?
Africa
On what continent can you find the Andes Mountain Range and the Amazon River?
South America
The Greeks made three types of columns. Name one of the three.
Doric, Ionic and Corinthian
Name one of the two most famous rulers of Ancient Rome?
Julius Caesar
Agustus
People in the cities worked a variety of jobs including merchants, craftsmen, government officials, and scholars. Which were considered the lowest class of workers? (They were not allowed to wear silk or ride in carriages.)
Merchants