Greek History
What Greek king conquered large parts of the known world?
Alexander the Great
What Greek city-state was known for its individualism and intellectual and creative pursuits?
Athens
What was the name of the era of peace and prosperity in Roman history?
Pax Romana
Which preeminent figure in Christianity was born during the Pax Romana?
Jesus Christ
What famous structure did Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang begin construction on?
Great Wall of China
Whose empire spread into parts of India?
Alexander the Great
In what battle did 300 Spartans fight to the death?
Battle of Thermopylae
The Olympic Games were originally intended to honor which Greek god?
Which Roman emperor legalized Christianity through the Edict of Milan?
Constantine
What were the names of the twins who, according to Roman legend, founded the city of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
What Chinese philosopher was famous for his wise sayings?
Confucius
Name one empire that brought unity to ancient India.
Maurya or Gupta
What war broke out due to rivalry between Athens and Sparta and their respective allies?
Peloponnesian War
What was the logical tool developed by the Greek philosopher Aristotle?
Zeno
What was the name of the commander from Carthage who invaded Italy through the Alps on elephants?
Hannibal
What Roman governmental institution didn't always look after the best interest of all Romans?
The Senate
How did the Han dynasty come to an end?
Popular revolts
What slave helped to convert the kingdom of Aksum to Christianity?
Frumentius
Name two areas that Alexander the Great conquered.
(There are multiple right answers!)
- Persia
- Syria
- Phoenicia
- Judea
- Egypt
- Mesopotamia
What Greek philosopher founded Stoicism?
Zeno
What was the first set of Roman laws to be written down?
DAILY DOUBLE
Law of the Twelve Tables
What famous Roman politician, lawyer, and statesman was also a famous author?
Cicero
What was the Han dynasty's version of the Pax Romana of the Roman Empire?
Pax Sinica
What Indian author and playwright was known as the "Indian Shakespeare"?
Kalidasa
What were the four forms of government experienced by the Greek city-states?
DAILY DOUBLE
Monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy
What were the three styles of Greek architecture?
Doric, Ionic and Corinthian
Which Roman commander defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama?
Scipio
What was a negative aspect of Christianity's legalization in the Roman Empire?
Lack of moral and doctrinal purity within the Church
What process did the Han dynasty use to choose government officials?
Civil service system
What was the first known time that humans lived in sub-Saharan Africa?
Bantu migration