Prehistory & Early Civilizations
What is the Paleolithic Era?
The Old Stone Age
What is the Greek belief in many gods and goddesses called?
Polytheism
What were the Twelve Tables?
The earliest Roman code of laws
What is the Great Wall of China?
A defensive wall built to protect China from invaders
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Quran
Who was the founder of the Mongol Empire?
Genghis Khan
What is the Neolithic Revolution?
The shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture and domestication of animals
What is the belief in one god?
Monotheism
Who was the first Roman emperor?
Augustus Caesar
What is Confucianism?
A philosophy emphasizing social order, harmony, and respect for elders
What is the Kaaba?
A cube-shaped building in Mecca, considered the holiest site in Islam
What were some of the key military tactics used by the Mongols?
Horse archery, psychological warfare, and rapid movement
What is the Fertile Crescent?
An area of fertile land in the Middle East where early civilizations developed
How did Greek art celebrate the human form?
Greek art often depicted the human body in a realistic and idealized way.
What were the aqueducts of ancient Rome used for?
Transporting water into cities
What is the Silk Road?
A network of trade routes that connected China to the West
Who was the first caliph of Islam?
Abu Bakr
What was the period of peace and prosperity under Mongol rule called?
Pax Mongolica
Name the two great river valley civilizations.
Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley, China
How did the Greek concept of democracy influence the development of the U.S. government?
The U.S. democracy is based on the principles of citizen participation and representative government, which originated in ancient Athens.
What was the Pax Romana?
A period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
What is calligraphy?
The art of beautiful handwriting
What dynasty did the Mongols establish in China?
Yuan Dynasty
What is a Ziggurat?
A massive stepped pyramid built by the ancient Sumerians, Religious ceremonies
What are two architectural features commonly found in Greek buildings?
Columns and symmetry
What is the Roman Republic?
A form of government in ancient Rome where citizens elected officials to represent them
What is Daoism?
A philosophy emphasizing harmony with nature and the universe
Who was the richest man in history?
Mansa Musa
What was the feudal system in Japan called?
Shogunate