Mesopotamia
What is an irrigation system
Technology for moving and controlling water
What is the oldest known sculpture in Egypt, which is known for riddles?
The Sphinx
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are what?
Sacred texts
Who was the king of the gods?
Zeus.
How did Greek religion influence Rome?
Rome changed the Greek god's names and made them their own.
What type of writing did early civilizations use
hieroglyphics and/or cave paintings
What were the heart, tongue, and other body parts placed in during mummification?
Canopic Jars
Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
D. Suffering is caused by desires.
What is a monarchy?
Government ruled by a king
What style of art was popular in Rome?
Greco-Roman art
What rivers were important in Mesopotamia
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Who built the pyramids
Khufu
Why was the Great Wall built?
To keep invaders out
What was the geography of Greece
It was a peninsula
What historical monument did gladiators typically fight in?
The Coliseum
hunting and gathering
Which female pharaoh had the longest reign?
Hatshepsut
What are the Three Chinese Philosophies?
Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism
What form of Government did Sparta practice?
Oligarchy
Which emperor legalized the practice of Christianity?
Constantine
The word Mesopotamia, which means "between the rivers", comes from what language?
Greek
How old was King Tut when he became pharaoh?
Nine
Who became the Buddha?
Prince Siddhartha Gautama
To defeat the Persians at Marathon, the Greeks made use of what?
Why were Plebians unhappy in the early years of Rome?
They had no power or say in government