Indus Valley
Describe the Monsoon Cycle
There is a Wet Monsoon in the Summer, then it begins to dry out and the dry monsoon comes in Winter. Cycle continues
Why is the wheel a symbol for both Buddhism and Hindusim
It represents reincarnation
Demos means...
People
What were the names of the two Persian rulers we researched?
Cyrus and Darius the Great
Socrates was known as the...
Great Teacher
Name the two major cities we researched in the Indus Valley
Harrappa & Mohenjo-Daro
What was the name of the social structure used in India?
Caste System
Who was the Greek leader who loved war and conquered Persia
Alexander the Great
What modern day country was Persia started in?
Iran
This sporting event from Ancient Greece still exists today
The Olympics
What are the names of the two mountain ranges surrounding the Indus Valley
Hindu Kush + Himalayas
Which Indian religion believes in Gods like Shiva and Brahama
Hindusim
This military focused city-state gave women equal rights?
Sparta
This monotheistic religion was popular in Persia and practiced by Darius?
Zoroastrianism
Homer told stories about Greek Mythology and history, what are these stories called?
Epic Poems
What are the two major rivers in the Indus Valley and India
Indus River + Ganges River
Ashoka took over which kingdom in his conquest?
Kalinga
What are the requirements to vote in Athens
Be at least 20
Be a Man
Have Athenian Parents
Who were the people that the Persians freed from slavery?
The Jewish People
This Greek architectural feature is a key part of Hellenistic culture, spread in part by Alexander the Great (We also see them on our own government buildings in Washington DC)
Marble Columns
What is the Hindu name for breaking the cycle of reincarnation. What is the Buddhist name? (Must be given in order)
Moksha & Nirvana
The Gupta empire became powerful by trading which metal?
Iron
Greece is a civilization comprised of many islands, what is the name of the largest of these islands. (Hint: It is said to have a labyrinth with a Minotaur inside it)
Crete
Alexander the Great eventually conquers Persia, what former civilization happily welcomes him and makes them their ruler?
Egypt
This Greek God was known to the Romans as Mars
Ares