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Early History
Ancient India
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
100

Early civilizations began near what geographic feature?

River valleys

100

This mountain range to the North of India offers protection from invasion but often kept India isolated.

Himalayan Mountains

100

This large man-made structure was built under Emperor Shi Huangdi to protect China from invasions.

Great Wall

100

These geographic features kept Greek city-states relatively isolated from each other.

Mountains

100

What major body of water borders Greece and Italy?

Mediterranean Sea

200

During this time period, humans were nomadic hunters and gatherers.

Paleolithic Era

200

What were the two major religions that were founded in India?

Hinduism and Buddhism

200

Early Chinese writing was found on these items used for religious ceremonies. 

oracle bones

200

What are the names of the two most powerful city-states in Ancient Greece?

Athens and Sparta

200

What is the name of the Roman laws that were publicly displayed for all Roman citizens to see?

Twelve Tables

300

During this major turning point, humans began living in permanent settlements and began farming and domesticating animals.

Neolithic Revolution

300

What is the name of the major river that early civilizations in India began near?

Indus River

300
The ancient Chinese referred to themselves as the _____________ because they believed they were between heaven and he**.

Middle Kingdom

300

This military leader conquered Greece, Egypt, Persia, and India

Alexander the Great

300

What is the name for the golden age of Rome? (200 years of PEACE)

Pax Romana

400

This strict set of laws and punishments were used to maintain control of society throughout the Babylonian Empire.

Hammurabi's Code

400
What is the name of the social hierarchy that exists in Hinduism? 

Caste system

400
According to this belief in Confucianism, elders and ancestors should be respected and obeyed.

filial piety

400

Who was the leader of Athens during their Golden Age?

Pericles

400

This rival of the Romans was defeated by Rome during the Punic Wars.

Carthage

500

This river valley civilization was located in the Middle East between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

Mesopotamia

500

Who was the ruler of the Maurya Empire of India who unified India and allowed freedom of religion throughout his empire?

Chandragupta

500

What is the name of the belief in strict laws and harsh punishments that Shi Huangdi used to control China?

Legalism

500

What is the name of the culture created by Alexander the Great that combined Greek, Egyptian, Persian, and Indian cultures?

Hellenistic Culture

500

Name two reasons why the Roman Empire fell.

Corruptions, invasions, famine, revolts, etc