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EMS Social Studies
Mesopotamia through Rome
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an artifact? | Artifacts are objects made by people |
| When did history begin? | History began when people learned how to write |
| What is the nickname given to a river valley in Mesopotamia? | "Land Between Two Rivers" |
| What is a scribe? | A scribe is a boy who is trained to write. |
| What is hieroglyphics? | Hieroglyphics is Egyptian writing. |
| What were Egyptian kings called? | Pharaohs |
| What is a ziggurat? | A ziggurat is a Mesopotamian temple. |
| What river valley is home to the Chinese civilization? | Yellow River |
| Who created the first law of code? | Hammurabi of Mesopotamia |
| Who invented the wheel? | Mesopotamians |
| Why did the Chinese invent the kite? | Military purposes |
| Who invented the plow and were the first to farm? | Mesopotamians |
| Which group created the first law code: Chinese, Harappans, or Mesopotamians? | Mesopotamians |
| Which group created acupuncture as a medical treatment: Chinese, Harappans, or Mesopotamians? | Chinese |
| What was used for religious ceremonies and socializing among the Harrappans? | The Great Bath |
| What was used to preserve organs for the afterlife? | canopic jars |
| Where did the ancient Greeks believe the Greek gods lived? | Mount Olympus |
| What was Athens form of government? | Democracy |
| Who did most of the work in Greece? | slaves |
| Which period in history was a time of great progress and achievement in Greece? | The Golden Age |
| Which of the following is a Greek invention? | Writing, aqueduct, phalanx formation, concrete |
| What great leader tried to unite many people by spreading Greek culture in the lands he conquered? | Alexander the Great |
| What is a primary source? | An eyewitness account |
| In which war did Sparta and Athens fight one another? | Peloponesian |
| Who fought in the Punic War? | Rome and Cathage |
| In what war did Hannibal Barca fight? | Punic War |
| During which war was the Battle of Marathon fought? | Persian War |
| In what war were elephants used to climb over the Alps? | Punic War |
| Following what war did Xerxes take over? | Persian War |
| Which war occurred first: Peloponnesian, Punic or Persian? | Persian |
| What were Rome's leaders in the Executive Branch called? | Consuls |
| What social class did Roman senators belong? | Patricians |
| Who was the first emperor of Rome? | Augustus Caesar |
| Who murdered Julius Caesar? | Senators |
| What is the name for the written laws of Rome? | 12 Tables |
| Where did people watch gladiators fight? | Colosseum |
| When did the Roman Empire end? | 476 A.D. |
| What form of government allows people to vote for their leader? | Republic |
| What main event was held a the Circus Maximus? | Chariot Races |
| What structure was invented to carry water from the mountains into the cities? | aqueduct |
| What is the archaeologist Howard Carter's biggest discovery? | King Tut's Tomb 1922 |
| Julius Caesar is known as Romes first...? | dictator |
| What group is known for its fierce military and fighting? | Spartans |
| What group of people allowed for civilizations to make permanent settlements? | farmers |
| What was Rome's working class? | Plebians |
| How is Egyptian history divided? | Time periods called kingdoms |
| How many continents were conquered by Alexander the Great? | three |
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