Most archaeologists believe that the development of agriculture inaugurated this era
What is Neolithic?
100
Ancient Greek word for "city-states"
What is Polis?
100
According to the Etruscan myth of Rome's founding, Romulus killed this person in order to establish control over the city.
Who is his brother?
100
This early Christian leader wrote fourteen New Testament books and was a prominent evangelist
Who is Paul?
100
In the Song of Roland, this character urges Roland to blow his horn to recall the army, but to no avail.
Who is Oliver?
200
Of the following, this is the primary purpose of the Ziggurat at Ur:
Religious Ceremonies
Social Interaction
Economic exchange
What is Religious Ceremonies?
200
Temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena
What is the Parthenon?
200
Cicero wrote this treatise extolling Roman virtue.
What is On Duty?
200
In this famous sermon, Jesus praises humility as an admirable trait
What is the Sermon on the Mount?
200
This is the name of Roland's horn.
What is Oliphant?
300
The oldest story ever recorded, this poem details the adventures of a heroic king.
What is the Epic of Gilgamesh?
300
Alexander the Great conquered this empire in 332 BC, founding the city of Alexandria.
What is Egypt?
300
An art form which Roman excelled in producing
What are portrait busts?
300
Refers to an important source of Islamic tradition. Meaning "narrative" or "report," this literature consists of sayings of Muhammad and anecdotes about his life.
What is the Hadith? (ha-DEET)
300
This is the system in which the eldest son inherits his father's property
What is Primogeniture?
400
Describes the Egyptian view of time and history
What is Cyclical?
400
According to Aristotle, this term refers to the cleansing, purification, or purging of the soul.
What is Catharsis?
400
Augustus disliked this poet who wrote Art of Love and Metamorphoses, exiling him to the town of Tomis.
Who is Ovid?
400
Buddhists who are very near to total enlightenment but who have vowed to help others achieve buddhahood before crossing over to nirvana. Means "those whose essence is wisdom."
Who are Bodhisattvas?
400
In early medival France, this wife of King Louis VII is associated with the courtly love tradition
Who is Eleanor of Aquitaine?
500
According to Hinduism, this god serves in the role of the preserver.
Who is Vishnu?
500
This female poet was hailed throughout antiquity as "the tenth Muse."
Who is Sappho?
500
Ancient Roman term for the townhouse of the wealthiest citizens
What is Domus?
500
The practice of destroying religious images. From the Greek "to break/destroy icons, this was inaugurated in the Byzantine Empire.
What is iconoclasm?
500
This work of art was sewn between 1070 and 1080 by twisting wool dyed in eight-colors and using only two basic stitches.