Mesoamerican Civilizations
This is known as the earliest mesoamerican civilization.
Olmec
This civilization was known as the first European civilization. They inhabited the island of Crete.
The Minoans
This Ancient-Greek City state was known for its militaristic and rigid ways.
Sparta
Who was responsible for spreading Hellenistic Culture throughout Eurasia?
Alexander the Great
What is the name of a cross between a donkey and a zebra?
Zonkey
This Mesoamerican civilization was conquered by Hernando Cortes.
The Aztec
This group of people were the first to conquer mainland Greece.
The Mycenaeans
This Ancient Greek City-State was known for its embrace of the arts and personal expression.
Athens
Bonus points: Can you name which City-State controlled each?
1. Delian League
2. Peloponnesian League
High Heels
This mesoamerican civilization was known for innovations such as bridge building, road building, and terrace farming.
The Incas
This was the group of people who ushered in the Greek Dark Age.
The Dorians
This type of government originated from Ancient Athens. Describe how it worked.
Bonus points: Who was able to participate in it?
Direct Democracy
The people directly voted on each issue.
What was the name of the famous Greek fighting formation? Describe how it worked.
1. Phalanx
2. 16X16 Grid, shoudler-to-shoulder, spears aimed in front, ram through enemy lines
What sports has been played on the moon?
1. Soccer
2. Golf
3. Football
4. Tennis
Golf
This mesoamerican civilization was a collection of city-states cut off from one another by thick rainforest.
The Maya
What Ancient tale is considered the origin of Greek mythology?
Bonus points if you can name three people involved.
What was the name given to Greek City-State by the Greek people? What did it mean?
Polis
Center of city-state was administrative center
Name three consequences of the Peloponnesian War.
1. End of the Athenian Golden Age
2. Continued fighting amongst Greek City-States
3. The conquest of Greece by Macedonia.
In what US State is it illegal to hunt unicorns?
Michigan
One common god that all mesoamerican civilization shared was the . . .
Serpent God
How did mountains, the sea, and the climate affect the development of Greek culture?
Mountains: Separate City-States
Sea: Seafaring, trading, colonizing
Climate: Exchange of ideas outside
What Greek City-State played a pivotal role in the first battle of the Peloponnesian War?
Marathon
Name all of the civilizations that were conquered by Alexander the Great.
1. Greece
2. Egypt
3. Persia
How many times a day does the average person open the refrigerator door?
22