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6.2 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of Egypt.

6.4 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of Ancient Greece.

6.6 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of China.

6.7 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures during the development of Rome.

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Greece 100

This ancient capital city was named after the Greek goddess of wisdom and knowledge.

What is Athens?

Greece 200

This modern form of government, rooted in the power of the people, was first developed in

ancient Greece.

What is democracy?

Greece 300

The Odyssey, written by this author, is the story of what happens of Odysseus after the

battle of Troy.

Who is Homer?

Greece 400

This teacher of Alexander the Great is famed for saying,

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is a habit.”

Who is Aristotle?

Greece 500

Greek for “high city,” this retreat was often located at the center of a rocky mound or hill

and used in case of attack.

What is the Acropolis?

Egypt 100

At over 4,000 miles long, this river is the longest in the world!

What is the Nile?

Egypt 200

This large human-headed lion, carved from a mound of natural rock,

is located in Giza where it guards the front of Khafra’s pyramid.

What is the Great Sphinx?

Egypt 300

This “Gift of the Nile” was actually a sturdy weed that was used to make

baskets, sandals, mats, rope, and paper.

What is papyrus?

Egypt 400

This external layer of protection for a royal mummy was ornately

carved, decorated, and elaborately constructed.

What is a sarcophagus?

Egypt 500

In 1922, a British archeologist discovered the tomb of this young Pharaoh.

Who is Tutankhamen?

China 100

Historians debate the accuracy of this dynasty, dating earlier than the Shang.

What is the Xia?

China 200

This ruler of the Qin Dynasty named himself “The First Emperor.”

Who is Shi Huangdi?

China 300

This ancient trade route extended 4,000 miles from China to Rome, connecting the east to the west.

What is the Silk Road?

China 400

Civilization in ancient China began along this river about 5,000 years ago.

What is the Yellow River?

China 500

This ancient Chinese philosophy that focused on the balance between humans and nature revered Laozi as one of its greatest thinkers.

What is Daoism?

Rome 100

This huge public entertainment center could seat more than 45,000 spectators.

What is the Colosseum?

Rome 200

This ancient Roman city was buried by a volcanic ash more than 2000 years

ago.

What is Pompeii?

Rome 300

Augustus, the first Roman emperor, ruled during these 45 years referred to as,

“Roman Peace.”

What is Pax Romana?

Rome 400

This well-known venue was used for one of ancient Rome’s most beloved sports, chariot

racing.

What is Circus Maximus?

Rome 500

The month of July is named after this great Roman leader who held titles including

consul, tribune of the people, high commander of the army,

and high priest.

Who is Julius Caesar?