Mesopotamia and Egypt
What is the writing system used by the Sumerians?
Cuneiform
What was the capital of the Persian Empire?
Persepolis
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Quran
What is the name of the ancient Chinese philosophy founded by Confucius?
Confucianism
What were the Phoenicians known for?
Their maritime trade and developing the alphabet.
Name one of the major rivers in Mesopotamia.
Tigris or Euphrates
Who was the famous Greek philosopher known for the Socratic method?
Socrates
Name the founder of Islam.
Muhammad
What is the Great Wall of China primarily built for?
To protect against invasions.
Who was the famous general from Carthage?
Hannibal
Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt?
Hatshepsut
Name the battle where the Greeks defeated the Persians in 490 BC.
Battle of Marathon
What is the significance of the city of Mecca?
It is the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of Muhammad.
Who was the first emperor of China?
Qin Shi Huang
Name the king of Macedon who conquered Greece.
Philip II
What is the significance of the Code of Hammurabi?
It was one of the first written legal codes.
What is the Iliad about?
The Trojan War and the Greek hero Achilles.
Describe how trade influenced the spread of Islam in Africa.
Trade routes helped disseminate Islamic beliefs and practices across the continent.
Describe the significance of the Silk Road.
It facilitated trade and cultural exchange between the East and West.
Describe the importance of the city of Carthage in ancient trade.
It was a major trading hub in the Mediterranean.
Describe how the Nile River influenced Egyptian civilization.
It provided water, fertile soil for agriculture, and a means of transportation.
Describe the significance of the Persian Wars
They united the Greek city-states against a common enemy, influencing future democracy.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
Declaration of faith, prayer, almsgiving, fasting during Ramadan, and pilgrimage to Mecca.
How did Buddhism influence Japan?
It introduced new beliefs, art, and cultural practices.
What was the impact of Alexander the Great on the ancient world?
He spread Greek culture and influence throughout his empire that stretched from India to Greece.