Ancient Civilizations

Chinese emperors claimed political legitimacy through the

Which empire linked trade between East Africa, Mediterranean Europe, and the Middle East?

The purpose of the Egyptian pyramids was

Which present-day country was NOT part of the range of the Mayan civilization?

Under King Cyrus, which empire was known for tolerating multiple religions within its new lands?

Almost all ancient civilizations developed near which geographic feature?

Which civilization rose in the fertile agricultural area b/w the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers?

The Rosetta Stone was essential in decoding which ancient language?

The ancient Egyptian pictographic writing system, based on images, was known as

Which Mauryan leader spread Buddhism through a non-violent conversion policy?

Which ancient civilization had a republic (elections) form of government during its early years

Which empire developed math/science advances like zero, decimals, and pi?

The oldest monotheistic religion in the world is

Which civilization marked the entrance to emperor's tombs with tall structures known as stelae?

Zorastrianism was the state religion of which ancient civilization?

Which civlization is credited with establishing the ancestor of most modern, European alphabets

The Chinese Han Dynasty promoted this cultural/belief system promoting social hierarchy.

Which Greek city-state was known for its military strength and giving women relatively equality

The transition figure between the end of the Roman Republic and the later Roman Empire was

Which ancient civ built large, public entertainment buildings like baths and stadiums?

Which civilization developed hieroglyphic writing dating back to 300 BCE?

Which ancient civilization rose along the banks of the Nile River?

The area where modern agriculture began, leading to early, permanent cities and civilizations.

Which ancient civilization's writing system still remains to be decoded by archeologists?

The Parthenon, a famous ancient temple, was built by which civilization?

Ancient Rome's polytheistic religion was based on which earlier civilization?

Which Middle East civ featured the first, written law system based on retalitory punnishments.

Which ancient civilization built irrigation canals, wells, baths, and plumbing dating back to 2500 BCE?

Why are Oracle Bones are historically significant?

Which ancient Greek city state featured the first, direct democracy government?

Which ancient civilization was known for its solar calendar and using the number zero in its number system.

Which ancient civ created the first writing system known as cuneiform

Which ancient civ featured a large trading empire with port throughout the Mediterranean Sea?