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Early Man and Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt, Nubia and India
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
100
What were some differences between humans and Neanderthals?
Neanderthals: Were short and sturdy, had simple language, had no art or music. Humans: had taller and slimmer bodies, had complex language, made art and music.
100
In what present-day country is the majority of the Indus River found?
Pakistan
100
What is stronger, Iron or Bronze?
Iron
100
Why did the Spartans and the Athenians have trouble beating each other in the Peloponnesian War?
Because Athens had a strong navy and Sparta had a strong army.
100
Which Carthaginian ruler marched over the Alps with an army of elephants to attack Rome?
Hannibal
200
How did the Fertile Crescent get its name?
It was good for farming and in the shape of a crescent
200
Why was King Tut (Tutankhamen) famous?
Because of his incredibly lavish and rich tomb. He did not do anything very important during his life.
200
Which Chinese philosopher taught that society should be stable and based on order?
Confucious
200
In which battle did a small Spartan force hold off Persian invaders for days?
Thermopylae
200
Which Roman leader was assassinated because he turned Rome from a republic into a dictatorship?
Julius Caesar
300
Humans have populated (almost) all regions of the Earth. Where do most archaeologists believe that humans started their migration to other areas of the world?
Africa
300
What is one reason why historians think the Indus Valley Civilization disappeared?
Disease - environmental destruction - drought - earthquake
300
What did the first civilizations of Egypt, China, India, and Mesopotamia all have in common?
The began near rivers.
300
Who was Alexander the Great's father?
King Phillip II
300
The Ancient Greek army was formed into phalanxes. What were the Roman formations called?
Legions
400
What are the 2 main rivers in Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates
400
The Pharaohs were believed to be a god. Which god did the Egyptian people think the Pharaoh was?
Horus
400
Why was the Great Wall built?
To protect China from the nomads of the north (Mongols)
400
Which philosopher was sentenced to death because of his beliefs and dishonoring the gods?
Socrates
400
Name 5 modern day European countries that were under complete Roman control when the Roman Empire was at its largest?
Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, England, Belgium, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia/Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Cyprus.
500
Who was the ruler of the Persian Empire in 550BC?
Cyrus the Great
500
In what present day country would Nubia have been located?
Sudan (northern)
500
Why were very few people outside of China able to make Silk?
Because it was a closely guarded secret.
500
Which philosopher was Alexander the Great's tutor when he was a boy?
Aristotle
500
What is an aquaduct?
A channel that moves water over land.