Location & Geography
Economics
Government
Society & Culture
L.E.G.S. Challenge
100
Ancient Civilizations usually developed along a ...
What is RIVER?
100
Because it provides a valuable service of transporting water (even uphill), the Shadoof is this type of resource.
What is CAPITAL RESOURCE?
100
This government existed in the Roman Empire when the ruling emperor INHERITED his position as ruler.
What is MONARCHY?
100
This Roman advancement improved trade, although it was originally created to help the army.
What are ROADS?
100
Hammurabi belongs in this part of L.E.G.S.
What is GOVERNMENT & POLITICS?
200
This type of climate required Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, and Egypt to depend on their rivers for survival.
What is ARID & SEMIARID (DESERT)?
200
These resources depend on the location and geography of an area because they come from the environment.
What are NATURAL RESOURCES?
200
In this form of government, people ALWAYS have the right to vote (either for laws or for their elected officials).
What is DEMOCRACY?
200
In most ancient civilizations, this class (or group) is at the very bottom of society.
Who are SLAVES?
200
The vast lands of the Roman empire are an example of this part of L.E.G.S.
What is LOCATION & GEOGRAPHY?
300
This is how rivers helped promote agriculture.
What is IRRIGATION / WATERING CROPS?
300
Roman soldiers protecting the empire are an example of this type of resource.
What is HUMAN RESOURCE?
300
This type of government existed in Ancient Greece which, unlike the U.S., required every citizen to vote for every law.
What is DIRECT DEMOCRACY?
300
This Roman & Greek invention allowed safe, clean water to be transported to major cities.
What is AQUEDUCT?
300
A military is this part of L.E.G.S.
What is GOVERNMENT & POLITICS?
400
This explains WHY the Greeks used the farming technique of terracing.
What is IT ALLOWED THEM TO FARM ON FLAT LAND CARVED OUT OF THE MOUNTAINSIDE?
400
This is the most common form of economics in Ancient Civilizations.
What is AGRICULTURE / FARMING?
400
The small group of elite military leaders that governed Sparta represent this type of government.
What is AN OLIGARCHY?
400
This is the best example of Egyptian culture in modern America today.
What are MOVIES & MYTHS ABOUT MUMMIES & PYRAMIDS?
400
Ancient Myths represent this part of L.E.G.S.
What is SOCIETY & CULTURE?
500
Earth's largest land masses are called...
What are CONTINENTS?
500
This would be true for a civilization that had scarce lumber?
What is THE CIVILIZATION HAD FEW (OR NO) TREES?
500
Before Julius Caesar seized power in Rome, the government was ____________________, which was based on public consent.
What is A REPUBLIC?
500
Ancient Greece (Athens) and Rome made contributions to modern American ....
What is What is GOVERNMENT / LAW?
500
Natural Resources are this part of L.E.G.S.
What is LOCATION & GEOGRAPHY?