Prehistory
The Old Stone Age
What is Paleolithic?
This Ancient Civilization flourished along the Nile river.
What is Ancient Egypt?
The largest religion, by population in the world.
What is Christianity?
This Macedonian King conquered much of the world, spreading Greek thought throughout the world.
Who was Alexander the Great?
Lucy was the name given to the oldest know Hominid. Hominid means what?
What s human-like?
A group of people who wander around from place to place without settling down in on place.
What is a Nomad?
Mohenjo Daro and Harrapa were major cities found near this river.
What is the Indus River?
Karma and Dharma are concepts found in two religions. Name one.
What are Hinduism and Buddhism?
Athens attempted many types of Government, but is most well know for this type of Government. In fact, it's called the birthplace of it.
What is Democracy?
This group brought Hinduism and the Caste System to India.
Who are the Aryans?
The age following the stone ages, it gets its name from the metal made by mixing copper and tin.
What is the Bronze Age?
The Mandate of Heaven was claimed by rulers of this ancient civilization, to give their rule legitimacy.
What is Ancient China?
The belief that you will return to life as someone or something else after death.
What is Reincarnation?
This Empire attempted to invade Athens, leading to a war which they lost.
What is Persia?
The famous Greek Philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death. What did he use to commit suicide?
What is Hemlock?
Rock-like remains of organic materials.
What are fossils?
Seasonal winds through India and Southeast Asia that bring heavy rains.
What are Monsoons?
The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism say you must follow this tenet in order to erase suffering in life. (Hint: It's the Fourth Noble Truth)
What is the Eight-fold Path?
This Greek Philosopher was most well know for his belief in "Ideal Forms" as well as believing men and women were equal.
Who was Plato?
The ultimate punishment in Athens, 6000 votes were required to enact it. Be seeing you in 10 years.
What is Ostracism?
The shift from hunter gatherer societies, to systematic agriculture.
What is the Neolithic Revolution?
Founded by Kongfuzi, this Chinese philosophy espoused duty and compassion.
What is Confucianism?
Tenets of this religion include following the Five Pillars, one of which is traveling to Mecca.
What is Islam?
Athens led this group against Sparta in the Peloponnesian War. (The war itself got its name from Sparta's League.)
What is the Delian League?
These elected officials were in charge of education in Sparta, among other things.
Who were the Ephors?