Ancient Civilizations
This ancient civilization was located along the Nile River and is known for its pyramids.
Egypt
This ancient Chinese philosopher is known for his teachings on ethics and morality.
Confucius
This ancient Greek city-state is known for its contributions to democracy and philosophy.
Athens
This event marked the beginning of the Middle Ages and the decline of the Roman Empire in the West.
The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD.
These powerful West African kingdom were known for its vast wealth from the gold and salt trade.
Ghana, Mali, & Songhai
This ancient civilization developed along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers and is credited with the invention of writing.
Mesopotamia
This ancient Indian emperor is known for his promotion of Buddhism and politically unifying most of India.
King Asoka
This Byzantine emperor is known for his code of laws that formed the basis of Western legal systems.
This system characterized medieval society, with lords granting land to vassals in exchange for loyalty and military service.
The Feudal System
This ancient Mesoamerican civilization is known for its stepped pyramids and advanced calendar system.
The Mayans
This ancient civilization developed in the Indus River Valley and is known for its well-planned cities and sophisticated drainage systems
India
This ancient Chinese dynasty is known for its construction of the Great Wall and the Terra Cotta Army.
This ancient Greek philosopher is known for his work in mathematics and geometry.
Euclid
This series of religious wars were fought between Christians and Muslims for control of the Holy Land.
The Crusades
This African kingdom, located in present-day Ethiopia, was one of the first Christian kingdoms in the world.
This ancient civilization developed in the Huang He (Yellow) River Valley and is known for its early writing system of pictographs.
China
This ancient Indian religion is characterized by its belief in karma, dharma, and reincarnation.
Hinduism
This Roman structure, built to honor the gods, is one of the most iconic symbols of ancient Rome
The Pantheon
This document, signed in 1215, limited the power of the English monarch and established the principle of the rule of law.
The Magna Carta
This Mesoamerican civilization is known for its city of Tenochtitlan, built on an island in Lake Texcoco.
Aztecs
This ancient civilization developed in the Mediterranean region and is credited with the development of democracy.
Greece
This ancient Chinese philosophy emphasized the importance of harmony and balance in all aspects of life.
Daoism/ Taoism
This ancient Greek playwright is known for his tragedies, including "Oedipus Rex" and "Antigone.
Sophocles
This epidemic killed millions of people in Europe during the 14th century, leading to economic and social upheaval.
The Bubonic Plague/ The Black Death
This East African Kingdom was located in South Africa and used the Indian Ocean for trade.
Zimbabwe