Early Civilizations/Empires
This area was known as the "land between two rivers" and was the "cradle of civilization."
What is MESOPOTAMIA?
Where is home to the first Direct Democracy?
What is Athens, Greece
Who is King Cyrus?
The cycle of rebirth is known as (BLANK) in Hinduism and Buddhism.
What is Reincarnation?
Who is known for taking over the Persian Empire and never losing a battle?
Who is Alexander the Great?
King Darius' elite infantry forces were known as the ______________ ( They were always replaced when they died at war)
What are the immortals?
Who is the top of the hierarchy in a Feudalism Pyramid Government?
Who is the King?
What style of conquering did the Assyrians adopt?
What is fear or scare tatics? Shock and Awe
What continent did the Persians take over?
What is Asia?
What disease wiped out nearly half the people of Europe and is considered one of the worst diseases in human history?
Who is the Black Plague/Black Death?
Who is known as the 1st empire builder?
Who is King Sargon
What is it called if someone believes in multiple Gods?
What is POLYTHEISM?
What did a typical Spartan boy do once he turned 7 years of age?
Who is go to military training school?
Name at least 2 Persian Kings.
Who is Cyrus, Darius, Xerxes?
What is give them food and labor?
What is known as the 1st empire ever created?
What is The Akkadian Empire?
Name 1/5 of the 5 Pillars of Faith for Islam
What is the 1. Fast 2. Pray 5 times a day 3. Visit Mecca 4. Charity 5. Honor Allah
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What Renaissance Artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Italy because he was forced by the Pope?
What defeated and took over the Persian empire?
Who is Alexander the Great?
Who is the Frankish King that started Feudalism for protection over his land?
Who is Charlemagne?