Early Humans
Archaeologists divide the Early Human era into two different time periods. (Hint-before and after farming)What are the names of the two time periods?
What are the Paloelithic and Neolithic
Mesopotamia was the first known what? (hint-complex society with a government and a writing system)
What is a civilization
Egyptian Civilization developed along which famous river?.
What is the Nile River
Mainland Greece was established on what type of land form?
What is a penninsula
There is a Roman Legend or myth about who founded the city. What were the names of the two brothers in this myth?
What is Romulus and Remus
During the Old Stone Age people spent the majority of their time doing what?
What is hunting and gathering
The Mesopotamian Civilization began by what physical feature that would give all future civilizations the ability to farm and use it for transportation?
What is a river
Egyptians left us a type of writing which used pictures and symbols. What is that writing called?
What is heiroglyphics
The Greeks spread out into colonies because they wanted more of what natural resource?
What is land
After ousting the kings , what type of government did the Romans create?
What is a Republic
An important invention during Paleolithic times was the creation of tools. This was the first known use of what we now call what? (hint same category as a cell phone)
What is technology
During this time period, the small towns developed into larger areas with their own governments. These where called what?
What are city-states
Egyptian Kings were known as what?
What is a Pharaoh
Two Greek City states were more famous than others for their "love-hate" relationship. These two city states were called what?
What is Athens and Sparta
Hannibal was one of the greatest of the Roman Generals. he was also famous for using an unusual animal in his army. What was this animal?
What is an elephant
The most important "revolution" that happened during Early Human Times was called what?
What is the Farming Revolution
One of the most important inventions that the Sumerian People of Mesopotamia left us, was the ability to keep records and stay in touch with others. This was called what?
What is writing
Egyptians believed in many gods. This belief is called what?
What is Polytheism
King Xerxes of Persia wanted to invade Greece and take power of that country and land. Which country was ultimately the winner of the battles between them?
What is Greece
Julius Caesar was a great reformer and leader in Rome after the Republic collapsed. What was his title?
What is a dictator
Farming changed the way Early Humans lived. They could produce more than they needed to eat and they could settle down in one place. This led to more jobs. What is that called?
What is specialization
Hammurabi was a famous Babylonian king. His "code" was the first known, written down collection of what?
What were laws
Pyramids were built to serve as a pharaoh's tomb or burial chamber. In order to "reach the afterlife", the body had to be prepared a certain way. this was called what?
What is embalming
Greek Culture and Philosophy became well known throughout the world at that time. They developed a new kind of mathematics. What is the name of that type of math?
What is Geometry
What are the two main reasons for the "fall" of Rome?
What are the economy and the invaders from the north