Early Man
What does paleolithic mean?
Old Stone
Who created the first written law code?
Hammurabi
Why were the pyramids built?
The pyramids were built to be the tombs of pharaohs
What is the oldest religion in the world, which originated in India?
Hinduism
Who was the king of the gods in Greek mythology?
Zeus
What was the most recent empire of Mesopotamia?
The Chaldean Empire
What is the name of the Egyptian River God?
Hapi
Who was the Chinese leader who joined existing parts of the Great Wall together?
Shi Huangdi
Who was the first Emperor of Rome?
Augustus (Octavian) Caesar
Why were the Israelites different from other ancient civilizations?
They believed in one god (monotheism) as opposed to multiple gods (polytheism)
What mountain range separates India from the rest of Asia, which also runs into China?
The Himalayan Mountains
What did Greece and Rome share in Geography?
Mountains (rocky soil), located on a peninsula (water on 3 sides), shared warm Mediterranean climate.
What side of the Nile were the pyramids always built on and why?
The pyramids were always built to the west of the Nile because the west was believed to be the land of the dead
Why did the Chinese build the Great Wall Of China?
To protect against invading nomadic tribes in the north
Why did the Romans build aqueducts?
The Romans built aqueducts to transport fresh water from the mountains to their cities, and also used them to carry dirty water away from cities.
Why did the Roman Empire split into two parts?
The Roman Empire split into two parts due to the inequalities of the empire. The Romans in the east enjoyed plentiful trade with eastern nations and great army strength, while the west suffered from constant attacks from Germanic Tribes and low wealth, eventually leading to a split of the empire.