Jeopardy! Jeopardy!. Messy Mesopotamians 100 What does Mesopotamia mean? What does Mesopotamia mean? Land between the rivers Land between the rivers

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Messy MesopotamiansMessy Mesopotamians100100

What does Mesopotamia What does Mesopotamia mean?mean?

Land between the riversLand between the rivers


What were those rivers What were those rivers that land was between?that land was between?

Tigris and EuphratesTigris and Euphrates


What did the Sumerian What did the Sumerian culture develop?culture develop?

CuneiformCuneiform


What was cuneiform?What was cuneiform?

Writing system (wedged shaped Writing system (wedged shaped writing)writing)


What did Hammurabi do What did Hammurabi do that was so great?that was so great?

Wrote down a law codeWrote down a law code

Walk Like an EgyptianWalk Like an Egyptian 100 100

What do we call What do we call Egyptian writing?Egyptian writing?

Answer: HieroglyphicsAnswer: Hieroglyphics

Walk Like an Egyptian Walk Like an Egyptian 200200

What is papyrus?What is papyrus?

Answer: A reed that Answer: A reed that Egyptians used to make a Egyptians used to make a type of papertype of paper


On which continent is On which continent is Egypt?Egypt?

Answer: AfricaAnswer: Africa


What job did 90% of What job did 90% of Egyptians have?Egyptians have?

FarmersFarmers


How many days did the How many days did the mummification process mummification process take?take?

70 days70 days

It’s the Nile, crocodile!It’s the Nile, crocodile!100100

Which pharaoh united upper Which pharaoh united upper and lower Egypt?and lower Egypt?

Narmer or MenesNarmer or Menes


Who was the last pharaoh Who was the last pharaoh before it ceased being before it ceased being “Egyptian”?“Egyptian”?

Cleopatra VIICleopatra VII


What surrounds Egypt on What surrounds Egypt on three sides?three sides?

DesertsDeserts


Why is King Tut famous?Why is King Tut famous?

His tomb was found intactHis tomb was found intact


What was the “key” that What was the “key” that unlocked Egyptian unlocked Egyptian Hieroglyphics?Hieroglyphics?

Rosetta StoneRosetta Stone

Geeky GreeksGeeky Greeks100100

This city-state liked to think This city-state liked to think Deep thoughtsDeep thoughts

AthensAthens


This city-state was great in This city-state was great in a fighta fight

SpartaSparta


What did Alexander build What did Alexander build in Egypt?in Egypt?

City of Alexandria with a City of Alexandria with a great librarygreat library


Where did Alexander die?Where did Alexander die?

BabylonBabylon


Why did Alexander turn back Why did Alexander turn back after he got to India?after he got to India?

His troops refused to go any His troops refused to go any furtherfurther

Rascally RomansRascally Romans100100

These guys were in Italy before These guys were in Italy before the Latins around Rome kicked the Latins around Rome kicked them out.them out.

Etruscans Etruscans


These twins were the These twins were the mythological originators of Rome.mythological originators of Rome.

Romulus and RemusRomulus and Remus


This was used to transport water This was used to transport water over great distances.over great distances.

Aqueduct Aqueduct


Which class of citizens Which class of citizens comprised the great comprised the great landowners who became landowners who became Rome’s early rulers?Rome’s early rulers?

the patriciansthe patricians


What was the name of the What was the name of the peoples who lived in the peoples who lived in the region known as modern day region known as modern day France?France?

GaulsGauls

More Roman StuffMore Roman Stuff100100

The First Punic War resulted The First Punic War resulted when Carthage settled when Carthage settled (moved) where?(moved) where?

SicilySicily


Who was the Carthagian Who was the Carthagian general who used elephants in general who used elephants in his army?his army?

HannibalHannibal


After the third Punic War, After the third Punic War, what happened to Carthage?what happened to Carthage?

Romans completely destroyed Romans completely destroyed it.it.


True or False: The Roman True or False: The Roman Republic was based on a Republic was based on a Matriarchal society. Matriarchal society.

False - PatriarchalFalse - Patriarchal


The plebeians were Roman The plebeians were Roman underclass consisting largely of underclass consisting largely of small landowners.small landowners.

TrueTrue

Indus River ValleyIndus River Valley

Describe the flooding along the Describe the flooding along the Indus River.Indus River.

Unpredictable and extreme – can Unpredictable and extreme – can change the course of the river change the course of the river with its severity with its severity


Why do we know so little about the Why do we know so little about the Indus River Valley/ Harappan Indus River Valley/ Harappan civilization?civilization?

Despite the vast numbers of Despite the vast numbers of writing samples, we can’t read writing samples, we can’t read their writing.their writing.

Persian EmpirePersian Empire

Who was the first Persian king Who was the first Persian king who founded the empire?who founded the empire?

Cyrus the GreatCyrus the Great


Cyrus the Great was known for Cyrus the Great was known for ruling in this manner towards ruling in this manner towards conquered peoples.conquered peoples.

Tolerance towards diverse Tolerance towards diverse religions and customsreligions and customs


Who did Cyrus the Great free and Who did Cyrus the Great free and allow to return home?allow to return home?

The Jews were allowed to return The Jews were allowed to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple of Solomontemple of Solomon


What kingdom did Cambyses What kingdom did Cambyses conquer through military might?conquer through military might?

EgyptEgypt


Describe Cambyses as a ruler.Describe Cambyses as a ruler.

Unwise, selfish, lousy Unwise, selfish, lousy


What did Darius build that aided What did Darius build that aided communication?communication?

Royal RoadRoyal Road

Around the WorldAround the World100100

What and where is the Taj Mahal?What and where is the Taj Mahal?

Mausoleum (crypt) for a lost love Mausoleum (crypt) for a lost love in Indiain India


Who was the teacher that Who was the teacher that founded a philosophy in China?founded a philosophy in China?

Confucius Confucius


What does the word Samurai What does the word Samurai mean?mean?

““One who serves”One who serves”


What was the political philosophy What was the political philosophy that allowed Chinese rulers to that allowed Chinese rulers to keep their jobs?keep their jobs?

Mandate of HeavenMandate of Heaven

What river is Rome What river is Rome

located on?located on?

Tiber RiverTiber River

What is the name of the What is the name of the

island that the boot of island that the boot of Italy is kicking?Italy is kicking?

Sicily Sicily

True or False: In a True or False: In a Republic, power is held Republic, power is held by a body of citizens, by a body of citizens, rather than by a king or rather than by a king or dictator.dictator.

TrueTrue

Who was the Roman Who was the Roman general who changed general who changed Rome from a Republic Rome from a Republic to an Empire?to an Empire?

Julius Caesar Julius Caesar

What did Julius Caesar’s What did Julius Caesar’s best friend Brutus do?best friend Brutus do?

Stabbed him in the back Stabbed him in the back during an assassination during an assassination

This Egyptian ruler had an This Egyptian ruler had an affair with Julius Caesar in affair with Julius Caesar in order to unite with Rome.order to unite with Rome.

Cleopatra VIICleopatra VII

True or False: Roman fathers True or False: Roman fathers

had absolute control over had absolute control over their families.their families.

TrueTrue

True or False: Roman males True or False: Roman males were allowed to go out and were allowed to go out and be independent when they be independent when they turned 18 years old.turned 18 years old.

FalseFalse

True or False: Roman True or False: Roman females usually married females usually married when they turned 25 when they turned 25 years old.years old.

FalseFalse

What was the male What was the male head of the household head of the household called?called?

PaterfamiliasPaterfamilias

What mountain range What mountain range did Hannibal cross with did Hannibal cross with his elephants?his elephants?

The AlpsThe Alps

What did the What did the Gracchus brothers Gracchus brothers work to do?work to do?

Social reformSocial reform

What does Triumvirate What does Triumvirate mean?mean?

Rule by three peopleRule by three people

Where (building) did Where (building) did Gladiators fight?Gladiators fight?

ColiseumColiseum

True or False: True or False: Christianity became a Christianity became a state religion almost state religion almost immediately.immediately.

FalseFalse

What does Pax Romana What does Pax Romana mean?mean?

Roman PeaceRoman Peace

How long did the Pax How long did the Pax Romana last?Romana last?

Around 200 yearsAround 200 years

True or False: Caligula True or False: Caligula was considered one of was considered one of the best emperors.the best emperors.

FalseFalse

Who was Nero Who was Nero known for known for persecuting?persecuting?

Christians Christians

Where did most of the Where did most of the Barbarians come from?Barbarians come from?

Region of GermanyRegion of Germany

True or False: There True or False: There was only one Barbarian was only one Barbarian tribe.tribe.

FalseFalse

True or False: There True or False: There was only one major was only one major invasion by the invasion by the barbarians.barbarians.

FalseFalse

What barbarian group What barbarian group did Atilla belong to?did Atilla belong to?

The HunsThe Huns

Why did Atilia the Hun Why did Atilia the Hun turn back before he turn back before he got to Rome?got to Rome?

The Pope asked him toThe Pope asked him to

What Greek city did the What Greek city did the Romans choose as their Romans choose as their second capital?second capital?

ByzantiumByzantium

What was the Eastern What was the Eastern Roman Empire Roman Empire eventually called eventually called (named)?(named)?

Byzantine EmpireByzantine Empire

True or False: Slavery True or False: Slavery was very uncommon in was very uncommon in the Roman Empire.the Roman Empire.

FalseFalse

What did the emperor What did the emperor Hadrian have his soldiers Hadrian have his soldiers build?build?

Hadrian’s wall across Hadrian’s wall across EnglandEngland

True or False: Women True or False: Women were considered equal were considered equal in the Roman Empire.in the Roman Empire.

FalseFalse

What happened to the town of What happened to the town of Pompeii?Pompeii?

Buried by a volcano (Mt. Vesuvius)Buried by a volcano (Mt. Vesuvius)

JapanJapan

Samurai were supposed to be Samurai were supposed to be loyal to whom?loyal to whom?

Their LordsTheir Lords

JapanJapan

What would a Samurai do instead What would a Samurai do instead of risking dishonor?of risking dishonor?

Commit ritualistic suicideCommit ritualistic suicide

JapanJapan

How did Samurai expect women How did Samurai expect women to act?to act?

With the same values and honor With the same values and honor as men.as men.

JapanJapan

Who did the Kamikaze stop?Who did the Kamikaze stop?

Mongolian invasion Mongolian invasion

JapanJapan

Who were the first Europeans to Who were the first Europeans to arrive on Japanese soil?arrive on Japanese soil?

Shipwrecked Portuguese sailorsShipwrecked Portuguese sailors

JapanJapan

What nation did Japan sign the What nation did Japan sign the Treaty of Kanagawa?Treaty of Kanagawa?

United StatesUnited States

ChinaChina

How did Wudi attempt to make How did Wudi attempt to make his borders safe?his borders safe?

Began construction on Great Wall Began construction on Great Wall of Chinaof China

ChinaChina

What kind of government did Han What kind of government did Han China develop? China develop?

Centralized, bureaucratic Centralized, bureaucratic governmentgovernment

ChinaChina

What was a closely guarded What was a closely guarded secret in China?secret in China?

Silk productionSilk production

ByzantineByzantine

What was the civil law code called What was the civil law code called in Byzantine?in Byzantine?

Justinian Code Justinian Code

ByzantineByzantine

What was the main capitol city of What was the main capitol city of the Byzantine empire?the Byzantine empire?

ConstantinopleConstantinople

ByzantineByzantine

What was the largest church in What was the largest church in Byzantine called?Byzantine called?

Hagia SophiaHagia Sophia

ByzantineByzantine

What was a Hippodrome?What was a Hippodrome?

Racetrack for chariot races and a Racetrack for chariot races and a large meeting placelarge meeting place

ByzantineByzantine

What did Theodosius build around What did Theodosius build around the city?the city?

Defensive Wall of Theodosius and Defensive Wall of Theodosius and a moat.a moat.

ByzantineByzantine

What resource did the city of What resource did the city of Constantinople not have enough Constantinople not have enough of?of?

waterwater

ByzantineByzantine

What was used to transport water What was used to transport water from a far distance?from a far distance?

Aqueduct Aqueduct

ByzantineByzantine

After the Aqueduct brought the After the Aqueduct brought the water into the city, what did they water into the city, what did they do with it?do with it?

Stored it in cisternsStored it in cisterns

Geeky GreeksGeeky Greeks

This city-state liked to think This city-state liked to think Deep thoughtsDeep thoughts

AthensAthens


This city-state was great in This city-state was great in a fighta fight

SpartaSparta


What did Alexander build What did Alexander build in Egypt?in Egypt?

City of Alexandria with a City of Alexandria with a great librarygreat library


Where did Alexander die?Where did Alexander die?

BabylonBabylon


Why did Alexander turn back Why did Alexander turn back after he got to India?after he got to India?

His troops refused to go any His troops refused to go any furtherfurther

Who tutored Alexander the Who tutored Alexander the Great?Great?

Aristotle Aristotle

What was the island of Thera What was the island of Thera possibly a location of?possibly a location of?

AtlantisAtlantis

Who had the face that launched a Who had the face that launched a 1000 ships?1000 ships?

Helen of TroyHelen of Troy

Around the WorldAround the World

What and where is the Taj Mahal?What and where is the Taj Mahal?

Mausoleum (crypt) for a lost love Mausoleum (crypt) for a lost love in Indiain India

Who wrote the well-known book Elements, which is the basis for modern

geometry?

EuclidEuclid

What battle formation produced the most powerful fighting force in the ancient

world?

phalanx

What is the rainy season in India What is the rainy season in India called?called?

Monsoon seasonMonsoon season

What civilization in India had grid What civilization in India had grid patterns and sewers?patterns and sewers?


Sahel is a “coastline” of what Sahel is a “coastline” of what geographical feature in Africa?geographical feature in Africa?

Sahara desertSahara desert

What are savannas?What are savannas?

Grassy plainsGrassy plains

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