Greece
2nd book by homer that details the trip home by the Greek Heroes after the trojan War
The Odyssey
Chinese invention tells the direction of the north magnetic pole
Compass
To make coin by stamping a metal such as silver, gold or bronze
Minting
Strong, fine, soft fiber used by the Chinese in making cloth or garments
Silk
Great, walled city in Asia minor attacked by Greece in trojan War
Troy
Small coastal plain where Athens defeated Persian army
Marathon
Chinese invention. Baked clay product. It’s white and used for dishes, etc.
Porcelain
Alliance of Greek city-states that joined together to defeat Persian army
Delian League
People who don’t stay in one place
Nomadic
Epic book by Homer that describes the heroes and events of the Trojan War
Iliad
The highest class in a society
Aristocracy
Having something to do with god
Divine
Military conflict between Greece and Troy
Trojan War
One of the oldest religions in the world. Started in the Indus Valley
Hinduism
The high, fortified, central area of a Greek city-state
Acropolis
In Ancient Greek Religion, he was the sun God who supported Troy in the Trojan War
Apollo
Inscriptions on turtle shells, etc. allowed Chinese rulers to talk with gods
Oracle Bones
Supreme god of Ancient Greek Religion. God of the sky and Thunder. Supported Achilles in the Trojan War
Zeus
When rulers succeed each other from the same family
Dynasty
Religion that Believe in the Existence of Multiple Gods
Polytheistic
Central spot or market place where the open public met for meetings and assemblies
Agora
Location of the Chinese river valley civilization
Yellow River
God of Earthquakes and the Sea. Prevented Odysseus from Reaching Home after the Fall of Troy
Poseidon
Chinese social structure where field workers are protected by landowners from invaders
Feudalism
Goddess of wisdom and the protector of Athens
Athena