Mayas and Aztecs
The Maya Civilization was located in which peninsula?
Yucatan Peninsula
The Inca Civilization was located primarily along this mountain range.
Andes Mountains
This is the name of the famous war that the Mycenaeans were involved in. In it, they sent a giant horse to trick their enemies.
Trojan War
Athletes from all the city-states of Greece came together once every four years to compete in a sporting event known as _________________________.
the Olympic Games
He is considered the Father of History.
Herodotus
Floating gardens, called __________________, were most responsible for supporting the Aztec agriculture.
Chinampas
Although the Incas had no written language, they kept record through __________________.
quipus
The Minoans were located in which island?
Crete
The highest point of a Greek city-state (polis) was known as what?
Acropolis
This Greek philosopher came up with a concept known as the Allegory of the Cave.
Plato
The Maya used these stones to commemorate important events.
Stelae
This is the name of the Spanish conquistador who ended up conquering the Incas.
Francisco Pizarro
These are the two most famous books written by Homer.
The Iliad, The Odyssey
One unique feature of Athenian society is that it allowed citizens to exile an individual who was viewed as a threat to democracy. What is this practice known as?
Ostracism
DAILY DOUBLE
Many Greek tragedies centered around the concept of _____________, which refers to excessive pride or defiance of the gods.
Hubris
This is the type of political system that was implemented by the Aztecs.
Tribute System
DAILY DOUBLE
This refers to the medical practiced implemented by the Incas in which they drilled holes into one's skull to treat head trauma.
Trepanation
This is the name of the river in which Achilles was dipped in order to become immortal.
River Styx
DAILY DOUBLE
From an early age, Spartan boys were forced to enroll in a harsh, demanding physical training program known as the _______________________.
Agoge
Aristotle disagreed with Plato's vision for an ideal society. According to Aristotle, society should not be ruled by philosopher-kings, but instead, should have what type of government?
Constitutional Polity
DAILY DOUBLE
This is the name of the hieroglyphic text that the Mayas wrote to record information related to astronomical and astrological tables, religious references, etc.
Dresden Codex
This is the name of the language that was spoken by the Incas.
Quechua
DAILY DOUBLE
What caused the decline of the Minoan Civilization?
The reason remains unknown.
The Athenian government comprised of three branches. What are their names?
Ekklesia, Boule, Dikasteria
The Athenian Assembly voted to sentence Socrates to death. What was the official charge brought against him?