Ancient Greece and Rome
What type of government began in ancient Athens?
Democracy
What system organized people into kings, nobles, knights, and peasants?
Feudalism
What famous wall was built to help protect China from invaders?
Great Wall of China
What document declared American independence from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What land purchase doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
Louisiana Purchase
What city-state in ancient Greece was known for strong soldiers?
Sparta
Who were warriors that served lords during the Middle Ages?
Knights
What trade route connected China to Europe?
The Silk Road
Who was the first president of the United States?
Washington
Which branch of government makes laws?
Legislative
Who conquered many lands and spread Greek culture?
Alexander the Great
What disease killed millions of people in Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Black Plague
Name one invention from ancient China.
Paper, gunpowder, compass, or printing
What war was fought between the American colonies and Britain?
American Revolution
What crop became important to the Southern colonies and states?
Cotton
What language did the people of ancient Rome speak?
Latin
What was the main religion in medieval Europe?
Christianity
What were Japanese warriors called?
Samurai
What is the supreme law of the United States?
U.S. Constitution
What ocean did explorers cross to reach the Americas from Europe?
Atlantic
What building was used for gladiator fights in Rome?
The Colosseum
Why were castles built during the Middle Ages?
Protection/Defense
Name the code of honor samurai followed
Bushido
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What was the main purpose of the Silk Road?
Trade between Asia and Europe