9th Grade Near East & Greek World History Quarter Review Jeopardy

Ancient China

100

 These rivers supported early Chinese farming civilizations.

Yellow River and Yangtze River

200

 This belief claimed a ruler governed with the approval of Heaven.

Mandate of Heaven

300

This political pattern describes how dynasties repeatedly rose and fell in Chinese history.

the dynastic cycle

400

Ancient Chinese rulers used these to communicate with spirits and predict the future.

oracle bones

500

This natural disaster was often interpreted as a sign that a dynasty had lost Heaven’s approval.

flooding

Persia & Empire

100

 This Persian ruler founded the Persian Empire and respected local traditions.

Cyrus the Great

200

 These provinces helped Persian rulers manage their large empire.

satrapies

300

This Persian king organized the empire with roads, taxes, and satraps.

Darius I

400

 This major revolt of Greek cities in Asia Minor challenged Persian authority.

Ionian Revolt

500

 This Persian ruler later launched a massive invasion of Greece after Darius.

Xerxes

Early Greek Civilizations

100

 This island civilization relied heavily on sea trade in the Aegean Sea.

Minoans

200

 This mainland Greek civilization built strong fortifications and focused on warfare.

Mycenaeans

300

This geographic feature strongly shaped Greek culture and city-state development.

mountains

400

 This economic advantage helped sea-based Greek societies grow wealthy.

maritime trade

500

This event or process helped weaken early island civilizations in the Aegean.

natural disasters or volcanic eruption

Greek Dark Age & Persian Wars

100

This Greek epic poet preserved stories of the Trojan War.

Homer

200

 These independent Greek city-states formed the basic political unit of Greek society.

poleis

300

 This heavily armored Greek infantry soldier fought in tight formations.

hoplite

400

 This battle in 490 BC saw Athens defeat a Persian invasion.

Battle of Marathon

500

These fast Greek warships played an important role in naval warfare against Persia

triremes

March / Spring Fun Facts

100

This holiday in March celebrates Irish heritage

St. Patrick’s Day

200

This officially begins around March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere.

Spring

300

This NCAA basketball tournament takes place every March, who won it all last season?

Florida Gators

400

 This astronomical event marks the first day of spring when day and night are nearly equal.

the vernal equinox

500

 This spring flower is often associated with the Netherlands and blooming fields.

 tulips