Ancient Leaders
The founder of Confucianism.
Who is Confucius
What is the Tao in Taoism?
The Way of the Universe
Who ran from Marathon to Athens to announce victory?
Philippides
In what year did Alexander become king?
336 BCE
What is a government ruled by the people?
Democracy
This king conquered Greece, Egypt, and Persia.
Who is Alexander the Great
Which god did Alexander believe was his father?
Zeus-Ammon
What war was fought between Greece and Persia?
Persian War
When did Confucius die?
479 BCE
What do we call the natural balance of the universe in Taoism?
The Tao
This Indian king became peaceful after the Battle of Kalinga.
Who is Ashoka
Which god/goddess was worshiped in the Parthenon?
The Goddess Athena
What group of warriors held off the Persians at Thermopylae?
300 Spartans
When did Athens invent democracy?
507 BCE
What does “assassinate” mean?
To murder an important person for political reasons
The king of Persia during Alexander’s conquest
Darius III
What religion did Ashoka help spread?
Buddhism
What happened to Alexander's empire after his death?
It was divided
What year did the Battle of Marathon occur?
490 BCE
What’s the term for a city and surrounding land that acts like its own country?
city-state
This Greek leader created democracy in Athens
Who is Cleisthenes or generally “Athenians
What symbol represents balance in Taoism?
Yin & Yang
Who was the female Greek swimmer who helped sabotage Persian ships?
Hydna of Scione
When did the Battle of Salamis take place?
480 BCE
What is ostracism?
Athenian practice of banishing someone who threatened democracy