Geography
continent of both ancient Rome and Greece
Europe
a government where people elect representatives to make laws and decisions for them, used in Rome
Republic
a warrior city-state in Greece
Sparta
the belief in many gods
polytheism
the most famous Rome structure, still partially standing, held 55,000 spectators for gladiator fights, chariot races, and even naval battle reenactments
Colosseum
continent of ancient Mesopotamia, India, and China
Asia
a large area with different people conquered and controlled by one government.
Empire
one of two major city-states in ancient India
Harappa or Mohenjo-Daro
the belief in one god
monotheism
Greek style of architecture often used in US government buildings in Washington DC
columns
continent of ancient Egypt
Africa
the title given to the ruler of Egypt
pharaoh
A small settlement on seven hills in Italy, founded by Romulus and Remus, that would grow to be the largest empire ever
Rome
the monotheistic religion of the Israelites, whom Moses led out of slavery in Egypt
Hebrew, Jewish, Judaism
a large tomb for Egyptian royalty to be buried in
Pyramid
body of water in the middle of the Greek and Roman and Egyptian empires
Mediterranean Sea
city-state in Greece that practiced democracy
Athens
the sacred city where the Chinese Emperor lived
Forbidden City
monotheistic religion that worships Jesus Christ as the Son of God, the official religion of Rome after 380 AD.
Christianity
trade route from Italy to India to China
Silk Road
A region in Southwest Asia created by the Tigris and Eupraates River valleys, where the first civilizations grew, most notably Mesopotamia
Fertile Crescent
leader of ancient Greece who conquered the entire known world at that time
Alexander the Great
name a city located in ancient Mesopotamia
Sumer, Ur, Acadia
name a religious philosophy of ancient China
Confuscianism, Buddhism, Shintoism (ancestor worship)
brought water to ancient Rome
aqueduct