Quizizz History Vocabulary Challenge

What is the technical meaning of "ziggurat" in Mesopotamian architecture?

• A marketplace

• A step pyramid temple

• A government building

• A storage facility

In the sentence, "The Nile River was the lifeline of ancient Egypt," what is the figurative meaning of "lifeline"?

• A telephone cord

• A vital resource

• A life jacket

• A small river

What is the connotation of the word "imperial" in the phrase, "The imperial palace stood as a symbol of Rome’s power"?

• Weak

• Grand and authoritative

• Simple

• Rebellious

In ancient Israel, the technical meaning of "Torah" refers to:

• A collection of laws and teachings

• A battle strategy

• A ceremonial robe

• A sacred temple

In the sentence, "Spartan soldiers were renowned for their discipline," what does the connotative meaning of "discipline" suggest?

• Harshness

• Strength and self-control

• Rebellion

• Laziness

What is the technical meaning of "oracle" in ancient Greece?

• A type of temple

• A person who provides divine prophecy

• A written book of rules

• A farming tool

In the sentence, "The emperor’s edict was proclaimed across the empire," what is the technical meaning of "edict"?

• A royal decree or order

• A type of tax

• A poem

• A rebellion

What is the figurative meaning of "pyramids reached toward the heavens" in ancient Egyptian culture?

What does the word "mandate" mean in the context of "The Mandate of Heaven" in ancient China?

• A divine approval to rule

• A rebellion

• A royal family

• A weapon

What is the technical meaning of "aqueduct" in Roman engineering?

• A canal for transporting goods

• A bridge for carrying water

• A type of warship

• A public forum