Paleolithic/Neolithic
Early River Valleys
Classical China and India
Classical Greece and Golden Ages
Miscellaneous
100

This era is characterized by hunting, gathering, and the use of simple stone tools.

What is the Paleolithic Era?

100

This early civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

What is Mesopotamia?

100

This emperor unified China, implemented Legalism, and began construction of the Great Wall.

Who was Shi Huangdi?

100

This city-state was known for its military strength and the education of young boys in warfare.

What is Sparta?

100

This type of historical source provides firsthand accounts or direct evidence from the time period being studied.

What is a primary source?

200

These people moved from place to place in search of food and resources during the Paleolithic Era.

What are nomads?

200

This was one of the first written legal codes, established in Babylon to ensure justice.

What is Hammurabi's Code?

200

After converting to Buddhism, this Mauryan emperor spread its teachings through edicts inscribed on pillars.

Who was Ashoka?

200

This form of government, developed in Athens, allowed citizens to directly participate in decision-making.

What is a direct democracy?

200

This belief system emphasizes respect for authority, the importance of filial piety, and the concept of a hierarchical society.

What is Confucianism?

300

The shift from a nomadic lifestyle to settled farming communities occurred during this revolution.

What is the Neolithic Revolution?

300

The predictable flooding of this river made agriculture possible in ancient Egypt.

What is the Nile River?

300

This Chinese dynasty established a trade network that connected China to the Mediterranean world, leading to Chinas Golden Age

What was the Han Dynasty?

300

This Macedonian ruler expanded his empire from Greece to India, spreading Hellenistic culture throughout the region.

Who was Alexander the Great?

300

This religion, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, emphasizes the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as a guide to overcoming suffering.

What is Buddhism?

400

Early humans used these to cut, hunt, and scrape during the Paleolithic Era.

What are stone tools?

400

This early river valley civilization is known for its planned cities, such as Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.

What is the Indus River Valley Civilization?

400

Known as a "Golden Age," this Indian empire made significant advancements in mathematics, including the concept of zero.

What is the Gupta Empire?

400

This leader introduced democratic reforms in Athens, including the assembly where citizens could vote on laws.

Who was Pericles?

400

This belief system, practiced primarily in ancient China, promotes the idea that people should live in harmony with the Dao, the universal force that flows through all life.

What is Daoism?

500

The development of agriculture led to this significant change in human settlement patterns.

What is the establishment of permanent settlements/civilizations?

500

This invention by early river valley civilizations allowed them to keep records and maintain complex societies.

What is a writing system? (will accept specific writing systems used"

500

Shi Huangdi used this strict philosophy to centralize power and maintain order in China.

What is Legalism?

500

This temple, dedicated to Athena, is a prime example of Greek architecture and stands on the Acropolis in Athens.

What is the Parthenon?

500

This type of historical source analyzes, interprets, or summarizes information from primary sources, often created after the event.

What is a secondary source?