Classical Civilizations Vocabulary

Who was the Greek philosopher who wrote 'The Republic' and believed that the state was more important than the individual?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

Which ancient civilization was known for its monumental architecture, concept of zero, written language, and calendar?

• Maya

• Olmec

• Inca

• Aztec

What was the name of the dynasty in China that ruled from 206 BCE to 210 CE and experienced a Golden Age?

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Gupta Empire

Which Greek city-state set up a totalitarian state based on militarism?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Corinth

What is the term for the blending of Persian, Egyptian, and Greek culture that formed when Alexander the Great conquered and unified these areas?

• Hellenistic Civilization

• Middle Kingdom

• Gupta Empire

• Mesoamerica

Which Chinese dynasty first claimed the Mandate of Heaven?

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Gupta Empire

What is the name of the architectural landmark in Rome that was used for Gladiator fights, chariot races, and executions?

• Coliseum

• Parthenon

• Aqueducts

• Theatre

Who was the Greek philosopher who used the question and answer method to encourage young people to come to the absolute truth?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

What is the term for the political idea that gave Rome's poor population bread and entertainment to keep them distracted from politics?

• Bread and Circuses

• Mandate of Heaven

• Golden Age

• Silk Road

Which ancient Indian empire ruled from 321 BCE to 185 BCE and experienced a Golden Age?

• Maurya Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty