The earliest known group of people to live in Ancient Japan thrived around 8,000 years ago and were hunters, gatherers, and fishermen. They discovered agriculture sometime around 1000 BC and shortly after were introduced to rice cultivation, likely by individuals of the Korean peninsula.

The practice and expectation of a woman to commit suicide by throwing herself onto her deceased husband’s funeral pyre was a taboo practice from Ancient India called –

The discovery of this famous Pharaoh’s tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter sparked an Egyptian craze in England and the US! The Pharaoh was known for being an efficient and young king, he may have suffered from disabilities, and he returned the nation’s state religion from monotheism back to polytheism.

These texts were created as supplements to the Quran (the Holy text of Islam). They were created by humans based off interpretations of Muhammad’s teachings.

The Christian Church was a crucial part of everyday life in the Middle Ages, playing a major role in society, politics, and science was even often explained via religious means.

Feudal Lords in Ancient Japan who controlled warrior castes, were samurai leaders, and also controlled the Japanese provinces were called –

In Ancient Africa, lineage groups were crucial to society. Most groups could trace their lineage back to a founding ancestor or group. They believed that the souls of their lineage continued to exist after their deaths and rituals kept their souls nearby. It was important to maintain a relationship with the lineage souls as they were believed to be direct conduits to the gods and also to have the power to influence the lives of those still living within the lineage.

This medieval technological advancement allowed for architects and builders to build taller and sturdier cathedrals. The heavy arched tiers built on the outside of cathedral walls took pressure off the interior.

This European educational guild or corporation produced educated and trained individuals. It arose in the 11^th century AD.

What type of source is a diary entry? 

Who was Siddhartha Gautama –

The Battle of Actium in 31 BC –

Couples in Ancient Egypt were known for loving each other deeply and romantically, families were closely knit, men worked outside the home, and women mostly worked inside the home but could be presented with other opportunities outside the home –

This Ancient Indian flying machine was said to be used during warfare, could supposedly become invisible, and are described in several Vedas. It is of course debated whether they truly existed despite explanations of their propulsion techniques because this would mean an ancient civilization had discovered flight long before the Wright Brothers in 1903.

In Ancient Greek polytheistic religion, all of the Twelve Titans ruled over Greece and lived on Mt. Olympus –

This famous Roman ampitheater housed gladiatorial competitions, dramatic and theatrical performances, and served as a venue for other religious, social, and political purposes.

Scholars have irrefutable evidence that Emperor Nero burned Rome in 64 AD.

In Ancient Greece, this female individual was sought to give advice to the poleis. They were not permitted to be consulted in times of war. Some scholars believe a natural gas seeping through the Earth caused the women to feel euphoric thus putting them into an ecstatic trance like state.

Men and women above the age of 18 (not including slaves or non-Greeks) were citizens in Ancient Greece –

This legal code created in the 6^th century AD was the first time that all of the legal codes of Rome were comprised into a single work. It contained edicts, punishments for crimes, and was utilized for 900 years.

Which ancient civilization is famous for many things, one of them being the opening of the Silk Road?

What Ancient 7^th century civilization invented the usage of coinage as a replacement for the barter system?

This ancient civilization lived in the Italian peninsula before the Romans, have the honor of Italy’s Tuscany being named after them, and despite their conflicts with Rome were eventually Romanized under the leadership of Emperor Caesar Augustus.

The first civilization of Ancient India that emerged around 3000 BC contained an advanced writing system that remains undeciphered, was polytheistic, and leadership was in the hands of wealthy merchants. Their ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro is known for its sophisticated water and sewage systems that featured fresh water within the cities and indoor baths and toilets. Which civilization was this?

In Ancient Egyptian mummification, the Per-nefer referred to the location the mummification was carried out and the Hery-Sheshta was the Chief Embalmer overseeing the process, who wore the jackal head of Anubis (the God of Mummification who helped the deceased during their process into the afterlife). Mummification was around a 70 day process of removing organs, drying out the body with nitrate, stuffing it, and wrapping it with linens.

This religion or way of life which values living life minimally, working to achieve nirvana, and includes the beliefs of reincarnation, kharma, and dharma emerged during the Magadha Empire, also named India’s Classical Era from 500-300 BC –

The Temples of Abu Simbel were built in 1244 BC during the reign of Ramses II – 1 temple included colossal statues of Ramses II himself and the other temple was dedicated to his wife Nefertari, whom he loved deeply –

The Capetian Dynasty of 987 AD was an early organized political and societal group that eventually became the thriving Kingdom of –

This Turkish Islamic Empire was founded by Osman I in the late 13^th century. The empire practiced religious toleration and after a period of pastoral peace, practiced expansionism.

What type of source is an academic journal article? 

Turning in a paper that you wrote in the past for a current class you are taking is plagiarism –

What revolutionary discovery occurred around 500,000 years ago and helped shape the lives of humans? 

The Agricultural Revolution may have been the beginning of patriarchy – 

What was invented somewhere around 4,000-3,000 BC that allowed humans to keep records and also accomplish many other useful aspects of their civilizations? 

Which ancient civilization is nicknamed "The Land Between Two Rivers?"

One way that Christians converted Romans to Christianity was by making Christmas the end of December to align with the Roman tradition of celebrating Saturnalia.

In Ancient Rome, during the Roman Revolution from 133-27 BC, the Senate was broken into two groups: the Optimates and the Populares. The Optimates acted on behalf of themselves. The Populares –

The Roman Republic was led by dictators and emperors.

Who were the Vestal Virgins of Ancient Rome?

Ancient Roman families were mostly matrilineal. The mother was the head of the household due to her husband usually always being away at war. Even when he returned, the wife maintained the role of “Paterfamilias.”

These swampy islands crisscrossed by canals provided constant water for crops & convenient transportation to local markets. They were used by various ancient Mexican civilizations, but especially in the city of Teotihuacan.

The Native American civilizations of North America were so diverse that it is difficult to make generalizations about them. Societies could be patrilineal or matrilineal. They lived in various dwellings & their lifestyles depended largely on their location and the resources available to them. While they developed rich cultures, none of them developed a writing system.

This ancient African civilization was the predecessor of modern Ethiopia. This group was heavily involved in trade, eventually dominated the Kushites (Nubians) and created an empire, and they converted to Christianity around 400 AD.

Scholars believed this man was the richest man who ever lived, he was one of the Kings of the African empire of Mali in the 14^th century, he transformed the city of Timbuktu into an educational and cultural center of the ancient world, converted to Islam, built beautiful mosques, & was a major supporter of education.

Hinduism can be described as being –

In Ancient Hinduism, what is the belief that one’s rebirth in the next life is determined by one’s actions in their current life?

This Ancient Greek philosopher left behind no written works of his own so what we know of his knowledge and beliefs come from his pupils. He contributed greatly to ethics of philosophy, especially in regard to love, justice, and virtue. He was put on trial and sentenced to death because of his religious beliefs that contradicted Greek religion.

Civilizations have their own systems of record keeping. The Inca used knotted strings that were often strung together by another string. The Chinese used a wooden device with inside rods attached where beads could be slid back and forth. What are these devices called?

This ancient artifact is more than 12,000 years old, is the oldest wooden artifact known to mankind, and is a 9-foot tall pole found in 1890 Russia –

In Ancient Greek theatre, all performers were men (even female characters), masks with overexaggerated expressions were often worn, and both tragedies and comedies were performed. The comedies especially were over the top with raunchy themes delighting audiences.

Men and women who wished to devote their lives to serving the Lord were called Monks and Nuns. What were the names of the institutions in which they lived in?

This empire was the first major empire in the history of the Middle Ages Europe. It was led by a Frank [modern German] in 700 and 800 AD named Charlemagne.

In most regions, women in Ancient Southeast Asia had excellent lives comparably to most women in the ancient world. They could participate in trade, lived in egalitarian societies, and men honored them for their intelligence and literacy.

The ancient religion of Japan, which included the worship of nature spirits called Kami, and is still practiced by many today is called –

This Ancient Japan group introduced rice to the region and mixed with the Jomon living in the area. They created the next major civilization of the ancient country. They became the descendants of the modern Japanese people. Their culture was broken into Chieftain ran clans called Uji.  

Rewording an entire paragraph from the work of another author and properly citing the information is plagiarism – 

Small teeth, bipedality, large brains, the creation and usage of tools, and a practice in agriculture are examples of what – 

Mesopotamia built its civilization near which river(s)? 

The Epic of Gilgamesh was a poem written in Ancient Persia that described a huge flood.

The Black Death that ravaged Europe from 1348-1351 was brought to Asia via trading ships and military campaigns. 1/3-2/3 of the European population perished from the disease. It was so devastating that it caused family members to abandon each other. People lived each day like it was their last. People assumed the death was brought upon by God’s wrath or even accused the Jews of poisoning their water supply. What was the disease that was killing so many?

This cultural, artistic, societal, intellectual, political, and scientific movement was sparked in Europe at the end of the Black Death. It promoted the rediscovery of philosophy, classical literature, and theatre. It began in Italy and spread throughout Europe. Some famous individuals credited to this movement were Leonardo da Vinci, William Shakespeare, and Michelangelo. What was the movement?

The High Middle Ages from 1000-1300 AD experienced vast population increases due to the following reason –

What was the name of the late 13^th century representative government that emerged in England following years of societal grievances with the government?

The Quran recognizes Jesus, Moses, and Abraham as Prophets alongside Muhammad.

Why were Egyptians interested in mummification and embalming?

Which term refers to all the gods and goddesses of a people or religion collectively?

Which ancient structure is famous for containing 4 underground shafts that point out to major stars?

3100 BC was the first time that Ancient Egypt was unified, thus sparking the ancient civilization of Pharaohs, Pyramids, mummification, and culture that they are famous for today –

This man who as an adult was a caravan manager, was increasingly concerned with the dishonesty & values of the Bedouin people. In 619 AD, he received a message from the Angel Gabriel, telling him that he would be a conduit from God, receiving messages that he must share with his people. This man created the religion of Islam.

622 AD marks the start of the Islamic year. What is the term that marks this?

The Five Pillars of Islam include daily prayer, observing the Holy month of Ramadan, believing in Muhammad, giving alms to the poor, and traveling to visit the Holy City of Mecca (as long as the individual is able). What is the term that refers to this pilgrimage to Mecca?

This civilization is known for being the first truly complex society of North America (particularly Mexico), are known for building colossal heads out of stone, and La Venta (or Pyramid C) –

This group that ruled the Islamic Empire in the 7^th & 8^th centuries AD were known for opening madrasas (Islamic schools that taught Sunni beliefs), established the capital at Baghdad, and began a movement to translate Ancient Greek texts into other languages.

What was the medieval practice of reconciling faith and reason as a way to demonstrate that what was accepted on faith was in harmony with what could be learned by reason?

This ancient civilization emerged as a state around 200 BC. They had a long history of fighting with China to prevent their nation from continuously falling under Chinese control. While they were heavily influenced by Chinese culture and adopted many of their practices and cultural elements, they successfully pushed them out again in 1428 AD.

Gladiator games in Ancient Rome, though violent and brutal, were extremely entertaining and celebrated throughout the empire.

This Ancient Mesoamerican civilization was known for leaving behind codices about their culture, speaking the language Nahuatl, and for using chinampas. They were destroyed by the Spanish in the 16^th century.

This civilization is credited as being the earliest civilization in South America emerging around 3,000 BC. They were famous for building huacas (South American pyramids), and their metallurgy, specifically creating objects made from gold and copper.

In African civilizations, this individual was a professional storyteller that transmitted history orally among the generations. They were honored for their vast memory, keen storytelling skills, singing, expert knowledge of musical instruments, and for being advisers to leaders. If this individual was captured by another tribe, they were usually treated with respect. Hostile families within their tribe even used this person for mediating and for advice.

Elite Japanese warriors were called Samurai. They rose in the Heian Period between 794-1185 AD. They lived simple lives and were skilled with weapons and horseback riding. What was the name of the code of honor that they practiced, which included “honor, courage, martial arts skill, and loyalty”?

Mesopotamia is famous for –

Wedge shaped characters used in the Ancient writings of Mesopotamia and Persia were called – 

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were beautiful, expertly crafted, and contained flowers, fruits, waterfalls, and an impressive watering system to maintain them. They for sure existed in Babylon per several sources and archeological evidence.

The Code of Hammurabi was a Babylonian tablet containing laws. It was one of the earliest examples of organized laws the world has seen. The laws reveal a lot of information about Babylonian culture. One of the laws is where the famous "an eye for an eye" phrase derived from. 

This group of people who lived around 1500-300 BC are known for being excellent shipbuilders, glass makers, and creating an alphabet that represented the sounds of their speech. Their alphabet influenced the Ancient Greeks.

This group that emerged around 2000 BC created one of the earliest empires of the ancient world. They were known for their sophisticated weaponry crafted out of iron, their fierce military, and were one of the city-states of Mesopotamia. 

This system was practiced by the Ottoman administration. It acknowledged the various religious groups living within the empire and allowed them to oversee their own communal affairs, court systems, and religious schools. As long as the individual groups subjected themselves to overall Ottoman rule, this system allowed for the various religions to coexist together.

This ancient civilization had a history of conflict with China. Though they eventually took control of their region when Han China’s influence declined, they maintained many Chinese institutions and cultural elements. Their peninsula was divided into three kingdoms that fought each other for power. In order to fight off outside threats, they continuously had to stay up to date with the newest technology.

This game, called Pok-ta-pok to the Mayans, was played in many ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. It was played with a hard rubber ball hit into high stone hoops. The players could not use their hands during the game. The oldest court was found in the Olmec city of San Lorenzo. The losing team was almost always sacrificed to the gods.

Though aware of their existence for much longer, Japan was not officially acquainted with China until the mid-7^th century AD. During this Taika Reform period, which meant “Great Change,” Japan became interested in Buddhism and was heavily influenced by China in many other ways as well.

Sargon the Great of Akkad (Mesopotamia) was known for attempting what –

What are some facts about monotheism and polytheism in the ancient world?

What was a Satrapy in ancient Persia? 

Ancient trade can be considered one of the necessary aspects of building a successful civilization in the ancient world. It played a vital role in spreading goods, ideas, influence, and even religion.

Rivers played a vital role in the ancient world as they provided an area of rich soil (or that could be cultivated into rich soil due to the water nearby), and they also provided convenient waterways for travel in the ancient trade industry.

This Pharaoh is credited which being the first Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt –

Which famous Pharaoh was known for attempting to change the state religion from polytheism to monotheism?

In the Ancient Indian trinity, Brahman (the main God) created the universe, Vishnu preserved the universe, and Shiva was the destroyer of the universe.

Sometime around 500 BC - Who said: “do not inflict upon others that which you yourself would not want.”?

The Qin dynasty was the first empire of Ancient China, is where we derive the name China, and its first ruler was known for caring deeply about his people –

The Romans conquered the Greeks at the Battle of Corinth in 146 BC. This marked the end of the famous Hellenistic Age. Which response best describes an outcome of this historic event and overlap of civilizations?

This medieval economic system was complex and varied by region. Generally, it included a Manorial and Fiefdom system – with a serf or vassal who worked the land and answered to the Lord. The Lord paid taxes to the King with the profits from their property. A serf lived an agrarian life, but a vassal also served as a Knight and protected the Lord.

During this period from 710-784 AD, Japan officially began referring to their nation as Japan.

What is a cartouche in the Ancient Egyptian civilization?

Which Ancient Chinese belief argued that the universe was broken into light and darkness, and that in the light there is always a little darkness, and in the darkness – there is always a little light?

Which Ancient Greek document from the mid-3rd century BC shocked scholars when it was unearthed in a funeral pyre – It challenged Greek religious practices and spoke of monotheism centuries before the Greeks would be introduced to monotheism via Christianity?

This ambitious Pharaoh was born in 69 BC. She is known for being cunning, educated, a great leader, and for falling in love and having children with both Julius Caesar and Mark Antony.

The Minoan Civilization (3000-1100 BC) flourished on the Island of Crete before the Ancient Greek civilization and were major influencers on the Greeks. They are famous for developing a type of painting that involved combining paint colors to wet plaster thus allowing the plaster to dry and absorb the paint color. What is that artform called?

Of all the Seven Wonders of the World, only one still exists today in its full form. Which one is it?

The Birth of Democracy in the 5^th century BC is credited to which Greek polis –

This Ancient Greek form of warfare involved a dense group of men that were heavily armored, creating a tortoise shell like formation called a phalanx –

The polytheistic Ancient Greeks believed that the deities of their pantheon were benevolent, divine beings that had no part in their lives and were never hostile.

These people of Ancient Siberian Heritage are considered by many scholars to be the descendants of the native and indigenous peoples of North and South America, having arrived nearly 20,000 years ago –

Originally in response to their expansion, this group of Arabs were the first to be targeted by the Christians during The Crusades –

These wars from 1096-1291 AD were fought between Christians & Muslims as an attempt to prevent the spread of the Islamic Empire and also to protect Holy sites that were claimed by both groups -

What was the Ancient Greek polis?

This early economic system in which commerce and industry were controlled by private owners who invested in trade and goods to make profits emerged in the Middle Ages –

This horrible institution was started by the Portuguese, adopted by the Spanish & English, and created a slave trade between the Americas, Africa, and Europe.

This practice of kidnapping young Christian boys from dominated lands, converting them to Islam, and raising them to become part of the Ottoman military force or rise through the political ranks to roles as high as the Grand Vizier was called –

When the Ottomans led by Mehmed II dominated Constantinople in 1453, the following occurred –

The sacred domestic quarters where the Ottoman Sultan and his family resided, including his wives, female servants, concubines, and prepubescent sons was called –

This Ancient Greek myth describes how the Greeks made sense of the four seasons –

This civilization was a precursor to the Ancient Greek civilization, they were known for their famous Fresco paintings, their undeciphered writing style Linear A script, and their decline ultimately paved way for the coming “Age of Heroes” -

The military force recruited via the devshirme process that fought for the Ottoman Empire until 1826 was called –

This Islamic Empire was the most powerful Islamic Empire that has ever existed –

The period of Ancient Rome which included elected Consuls, a Senate, and no presence of an Emperor was called –

In Ancient Japan, the Emperor was more of a titular role. The real power was in the hands of a military group who controlled Japan until the 1800s. One of their major goals was to remove the power of the aristocracy. What was this military group called?

An empire created with the usage of firearm technology is called –

This 1440 AD invention revolutionized communication, the spread of ideas, and education –

The Ancient Indian hierarchical division of society that placed each individual within a ritual framework that defined the person’s occupation, status within the broader community, and determined one’s hope for salvation was called –

This era from 1700-1100 BC was known to the Ancient Greeks as the “Age of Heroes” –

Ancient Athenian women lived very secluded lives and were rarely permitted to leave the house. On the contrary, Spartan women lived lives with considerably more freedoms, were athletic, and even educated so they could birth strong children that could grow to be intelligent fighters (male) or mothers (female).

In Ancient Hinduism, what term represents the moral law of consequences, the laws in which regulated human behavior that all were expected to live by, and varied by caste?

Which dynasty in Ancient China was the future nation named after?

This Ancient Greek polis was known for being a military state & from an ancient standpoint, women likely experienced the best lives in their society –

Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom are time periods that break up which ancient civilization?

1,000+ hymns dedicated to gods, polytheism, and mythological lore describe which religious texts from Ancient India?

4,000 years ago, this first dynasty in Ancient China saw the people working mostly as farmers on the land of landlords, split up into clans, experimenting with and mastering irrigation techniques, and living in homes that housed nuclear families –

The Silk Road [130 BC opened originally by the Han Dynasty in Ancient China-1453 when it was closed by the Ottoman Empire following their capture of Constantinople] transferred the following –

The Hindu belief that a soul will continue to be reborn into new beings or organisms until they have achieved enough positive karma in order to exit the Wheel of Life, thus entering a heavenly form of salvation is called –

The 10^th century Principality of the Kievs established by Vikings and combined with the local Rus people was a primitive political and societal region that would ultimately become the thriving Kingdom of –

In the mid-16^th century, these two Mesoamerican civilizations suffered from smallpox outbreaks brought by the Spanish and then ultimately were destroyed by them as well –

Which term best describes this definition: Belief that all people are equal and deserve equal rights & opportunities –

This 15^th century BC Pharaoh presented herself as a man. She was the first female Pharaoh and was known for being an elaborate builder.

Who was the Greek architect that built both the Shrine of Athena in the Parthenon and the Statue of Zeus in the Temple of Zeus?

Why was the Roman army so fierce and successful for such a long period of time?

This group of Romans was nearly 90% of the population, was comprised of mostly merchants, farmers, & were in the lower class; they had to fight for their right to have a voice in government, thus the creation of the Tribune of the Plebs in 471 BC –

This Pharaoh successfully unified Egypt for the first time in 3100 BC and was the second Pharaoh of the civilization – 

Jesus Christ, a Prophet and the Son of God according to the Christian Bible, lived during the time of Ancient Rome.

This Ancient Greek Titan stole fire from the Gods and gave it to humans. He was also credited as the one who created man.

This Roman Emperor was the first to make Christianity the state religion of the empire. He was also known for moving the Roman capital to Constantinople.

What was the downfall of the Byzantine Empire?

The Law Code of Islam is called –

This church is believed to house the tomb of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem –

This Islamic group established an Islamic state in Cordoba, Spain in the 7^th century AD –

This group of people in Ancient Rome made up 10% of the population. They were the wealthy elites of society and held political positions.

These three men made up Rome’s first Triumvirate –

This Islamic Empire was the most powerful Islamic Empire that has ever existed –