Ruled by and oligarchy, had a powerful army.

Wrote the “Odyssey” and the “Iliad”

The hero of Homer’s poem, the Odyssey

Odysseus' son

Odysseus’s Wife

Directly influenced the Greek Culture, had a writing system and built stone palaces w/ running water.

Directly Influenced the Mycenaean Culture

One of the richest city-states in Greece

Location was extremely important for communication

One of the largest Greek city-states

AND

Government was a democracy

Persian Ruler

Died in 486 BCE

A Persian Ruler

Also called "______ The Great"

Husband to Hera

God of the Skies

Goddess of Marriage

Wife of Zeus

An Oracle

Believed to be the center of the Earth

Ancient Greek Philosopher

Created the Socratic Method

Founder of the Academy

Ancient Philosopher

Studied a broad range of topics

Was a famous philosopher

Taught Alexander the great

Father of Alexander the Great

King of Macedonia

Son of King Philip II

Founded Alexandria

Was an alliance of Greek city-states

Included Sparta

Alliance of Greek City-States

Included Athens

Wrote Satires that mocked roman life

Complained that the Roman people accepted the rule of the emperors instead of having a republic. 

Astronomist and Mathematician

Shaped Astronomy

Studied Anatomy

Discovered that arteries and veins carry blood

Held fights between gladiators

Could seat 50,000 people

Which ancient structure held fights between gladiators and could seat 50,000 people?

Which venue held chariot races and could seat 270,000 people?

Who was one of the apostles and helped spread Jesus' teachings across Rome?

Which empire was a rival of Rome and captured the Roman Emperor Valerian?

Which group lived on Roman territory and were rivals of Rome?

Which group of skilled riders used spears and could shoot arrows from horseback, posing a threat to Rome?

Who was the emperor of Rome and made Christianity legal in the empire, as well as founding Constantinople?

Who were the Jewish "Freedom Fighters" who resisted the Roman forces?

Who became a "Champion of the poor and outcasts of society" and was regarded as the Messiah?

Which collection of 27 books told the life of Jesus and later events, forming the second edition in the Gospel?

Which epic poem, written by Virgil, is considered a masterpiece of Roman literature?

Who famously brought elephants into battle, invaded Italy, and battled Rome?

Who was the father of Hannibal and fought on behalf of Carthage against Rome?

Which Roman general expanded Roman territories and played a significant role in the defeat of Carthage?

Which city-state had a long conflict with Rome and was eventually defeated by the Romans?

Who was the first person to preach Islam and was born in Mecca?

What is the term for Muslim rulers who succeeded Muhammad?

Which group of Muslims are the majority and were followers of Muhammad's main advisor?

Which minority Muslim group believed that only relatives should be Caliphs?

What important Muslim shrine is located in Mecca?

What is the physical environment of the Arabian Peninsula mostly characterized as?

What is the name of the Muslim holy book, which serves as the main source of Islamic teachings?

Besides the Quran, what other key source of Islamic thought provides Muslims with guidelines for living a proper life?

What are the five essential duties or practices that form the foundation of Islamic faith and worship?

Which Muslim dynasty founded the first Muslim dynasty and moved the empire's capital from Medina to Damascus?

Which Muslim dynasty became a center of art, science, and learning, as well as preserving Greek texts?

Who was the ruler of Mali known for his extreme wealth?

What title was given to King of Songhai, also known as "Ali the Great"?

Which ancient civilization grew rich from the gold-salt trade and eventually became an empire?

What factors contributed to the rise of the Ghana empire?

Which West African empire maintained a strong military force and became the largest empire in the region?

What were the reasons for the decline and fall of the Ghana empire?

Which tribe of people led a rebellion in Mali alongside Sundiata?

Which empire became a center of Muslim learning and art and was ruled by Mansa Musa?

What Christian kingdom emerged from the decline of Axum?

Which ancient kingdom was located in Egypt and tapped into trade routes of the Red Sea and Nile River?

Which great trading kingdom replaced Kush as a commercial center in Northeast Africa?

Who was the ruler of Mali and led a rebellion alongside the Malinke people?

What term is used to describe different climatic regions with distinct types of plant life in Africa?

Which ancient Mayan city, occupying 4 square miles, is one of the largest ever built?

What ancient Mayan citadel was located in Northern Guatemala?

What farming method, used by the Olmecs and the Zapotecs, involves cutting down and burning trees and plants?

What are natural pits or sinkholes that result from the collapse of limestone bedrock?

What common game in Mayan times was played in a court shaped like an "H"?

What wealthy "Island City" was built by the Aztecs?

What were the artificial islands used for farming in Mesoamerica?

Which famous Incan site is located more than 7000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains?

In which city, located in present-day Peru, was the Incan government settled?

What was the name of the record-keeping device made of knotted strings used by the Incans?