Rome
what is one of romes inventions
dome aqueduct collusm
What is the capital city of modern Greece
athens
What was built to keep invaders from the north out
great wall of china
Where was the Persian Empire located
modern day iran
what are the 2 dynstys
gupta mauyren
What was the name of the form of government where citizens vote for leaders?
A Republic
Which Greek city-state was known for its strict military training?
sparta
What famous, long trade route connected China to the West?
silk road
What type of religion did the Persians practice?
Zoroastrianism
What major mountain range protected India from the north
What language did the Romans speak?
latin
What type of government, where citizens vote on laws, began in Athens
democracy
What is the main body of water to the east of China?
Pacific Ocean
Who was the founder of the Persian Empire?
Cyrus the Great
What mathematical concept did Indian astronomers discover?
0 zero
What did the Romans build to bring water into their cities?
Aqueducts
Q: What event was held every four years to honor Zeus
the olympics
what type of government does china have
dynasty
What allowed Cyrus the Great to keep his empire together?
Treating people with respect and allowing religious freedom
What river were vital to ancient India
indus river
What sea did the Romans control most of?
The Mediterranean Sea
who was the king of the gods in Greek mythology
zeus
what are the 2 dynystys
Han and Qin
Who finally conquered the Persian Empire?
Alexander the Great
What empire is known for a "golden age" of art and science?
gupta empire