Vocabulary
This is the buying and selling of goods and services.
Trade
The first known civilization was located here.
Mesopotamia
This famous philosopher was responsible for teaching Alexander the Great.
Aristotle
Democracy originated in this Greek city-state.
Athens
A source created at the time of an event by someone who was present is called this.
A primary source
This term describes a society or government ruled and controlled by men.
Patriarchy
This river helped Ancient Egypt develop.
The Nile River
Macedonian foot soldiers fought in this formation — advancing behind raised shields with long spears.
The phalanx
Silk came to the Roman Empire from here.
Han Dynasty
A source created later by historians or educators analyzing primary finds is called this.
Secondary Source
A rare or expensive item people want but don't need to survive.
Luxury Good
The ruler of Ancient Egypt was called this.
The Pharaoh
Alexander the Great became king at this age.
20 years old
At its peak, this region was part of the Roman Empire.
North Africa, England, Turkey
The line separating the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres is called the
Equator
A legally recognized member of a community who holds rights like voting.
Citizen
The period when people domesticated crops and animals is known as this.
The Agricultural Revolution
Alexander defeated this Persian ruler at the Battle of Gaugamela in 331 BC.
Darius III
In Athens, citizens voted directly on laws rather than electing representatives. This type of government is called what?
Direct democracy
Which is the important line of latitude 23.5 degrees north of the equator?
Tropic of Cancer
A long period of unusually low rainfall leading to a water shortage.
Drought
This writing system was developed in ancient Mesopotamia.
Cuneiform
Alexander the Great died in this city in 323 BC.
Babylon
Wealthy Roman landowners preferred enslaved labor over hired workers. Explain why.
Labor was free and citizens were needed to serve in the army
Put these in order from earliest to latest: Alexander dies / Peloponnesian War ends / Battle of Gaugamela / Battle of Chaeronea / Battle of Thermopylae.
1. Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC) → 2. Peloponnesian War ends (404 BC) → 3. Battle of Chaeronea (338 BC) → 4. Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC) → 5. Alexander dies (323 BC)