Ancient Civilizations
What ancient Greek city-state was known for its military-focused society and strict training?
Sparta
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing federal laws?
Executive Branch
What are the four cardinal directions?
North, South, East, and West
What economic term describes a situation in which people have unlimited wants but limited resources?
Scarcity
What do historians call a document or object created during the time period being studied?
Primary Source
What type of government allows citizens to participate in making decisions directly?
Direct Democracy
What are the two parts of the United States Congress?
The Senate & The House of Representatives
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
Is a haircut an example of a good or a service?
Service
What term describes when a person's opinions or beliefs influence how they present information?
Bias
Why did the Roman Republic elect representatives to make government decisions?
So elected officials could make decisions on behalf of citizens.
What is the main responsibility of the judicial branch?
To interpret laws and determine whether they follow the Constitution.
What landform is a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides but still connected to a large area?
A popular concert has very few tickets remaining, but thousands of people still want to attend. What will most likely happen to ticket prices?
The price will rise
In which empire did Christianity first begin to spread?
The Roman Empire
How did Roman roads and aqueducts help strengthen the empire?
Roads improved travel and trade, while aqueducts supplied water to cities.
Why is it important that the legislative, executive, and judicial branches have checks and balances?
To prevent too much power from being concentrated in one branch.
What type of map shows countries, states, and boundaries?
Political Map
A farmer uses soil, employees, and a tractor to grow crops. Which one is a capital resource?
The tractor
What religion did Christianity develop from?
Judaism
What Roman architectural invention allowed the construction of massive domes and structures?
Concrete
Congress passes a law, but the Supreme Court rules that it violates the Constitution. Who is checking who?
What is the exact latitude of the Equator?
0 degrees
A student spends $20 on a video game instead of buying a new book. What is the opportunity cost?
The new book the student gave up.
What group of Jewish people wanted to overthrow Roman rule in Judaea?
Zealots