Ancient History Questions
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What is religion characterized by a belief in many gods?
Alexander fought against Porus (and his army containing elephants) at what battle?
What primary source gives us a great insight to how Athenian democracy understood itself?
Did the Macedonians consider themselves to be the epitome of Greek culture?
Which of Alexander's generals gained control of Egypt after Alexander's death?
What was the main source for the Peloponnesian war?
Who created movable medal type and perfected making celadon pottery?
What were the two major cities in the early Indus Valley?
What was the capital of the Incas and what were some of the agricultural strategies to develop the largest empire in the continent in a short time frame?
What is the name of the capital city of the Aztecs? What is the name of the lake where the Aztecs established the center of their empire? Describe the local environment and the reasons the Aztecs selected this location.
Who was Moctezuma II? How did he gain power over the Aztec empire and when? What were some of the troubles experienced by Moctezuma after observing an important celestial event?
What were some of the reasons the Aztecs performed human sacrifices? Describe the rituals involved in the Templo Mayor and the evidence pointing to these practices
What was the name of the first Aztec emperor and what were some of hisaccomplishments? How many people were part of the Aztec empire during his reign?
Who were the two pioneer archaeologists that studied Nazca culture?
Be able to locate areas where the Uto-Aztecan and Oto Manuguean languages are spoken, as well as be able to name at least one of the languages belonging to these two Families.
what were the causes and consequences of the collapse of Pre-Columbian complex societies in the New world described in the documentary Guns, Germs and Steel?
The Mycenaeans used the __ writing system and adopted it to Greek language
How did Pericles pay for Athens' artistic achievements and employ the best artists?
What cultures blended with Greek culture to make up the Hellenistic culture? Howdid they communicate with each other
Many Ancient Greek communities were connected only by