China
Voted one of the world's worst tourist traps, and told to contain the remains of over 1 million unfortunate workers inside it's walls. Anyone got a ladder?
What is the Great Wall of China?
These two Greek city-states worked together at times, but usually they were ay war with each other.
What are Sparta and Athens?
This "upper class" of rich Roman landowners were able to vote AND hold government office.
Who were the Patricians?
Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all believed that this place was where souls went to be happy… or not.
What is the Underworld?
This early civilization used the Euphrates and Tigris rivers to improve argiculture and finally be able to stay put.
What is Mesopotamia?
The Great Wall, although not able to be seen from space, does wind this many thousand miles
What is 13?
Athens focused their money and soldier training away from the land army and into this.
What is the navy?
He was the last King of Rome. Think "great vehicle for transportation"
Who was King Superbus?
This Greek god kidnapped his future wife, but let's her go home for a few months every Spring.
Who was Hades?
This seasonal rain makes India a very wet, humid place. Flooding is expected every year when this arrives.
What is a Monsoon?
This word denotes a line of rulers from the same family and time, especially in Ancient China.
What is a dynasty?
This type of government was invented in Athens, although it was not perfected until 1796 in the United States.
What is democracy?
This "poor people" problem plagued Rome for hundreds of years, eventually leading to riots and assassinations.
What is inequality?
Famous for his blindfolded archery prowess, The Greek god Eros is better known by this Roman name.
Who is Cupid?
This mythical creature is so famously ugly that one look will turn you to stone. And her snake hair is no laughing matter either.
Who is Medusa?
This perfect combination of charcoal, sulfur and potassium nitrate has made Chinese fireworks go BOOM for thousands of years.
What is gunpowder?
This animal symbol of Athena was borrowed by her namesake city as their official mascot. They even put it on their flag.
What is an owl?
This form of government is based on the idea that not everyone can be in government so we elect representatives to vote for us.
What is a republic?
This Greek titan, and father to Zeus, is usually depicted with a scythe, and has been transformed into our modern depiction of the Grim Reaper or Death.
Who was Chronos?
This item might show you latitude, cardinal directions, and the way to the Himalayan mountian range…just for starters.
What is a map?
This river, when mapped out across China, looks vaguely like a dragon.
What is the Yellow River?
This city is still famous for its focus on physicality, military training, and avoiding luxuries.
This city is still famous for its focus on physicality, training, and avoiding luxuries.
This road was the main "way" to and from Rome.
What is the Appian Way?
This Greek god's name is the only one we studied that did not get a new name when the Romans renamed the gods.
Who is Apollo?
This dynasty consolidated the warring states into one unified country. Also known for its now priceless porcelain.
What is the Ming Dynasty?