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Jeopardy! ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Play Jeopardy! Jeopardy! Rules Content Standards Content Standards 6.2 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of Egypt. 6.4 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of Ancient Greece. 6.6 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of China. 6.7 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures during the development of Rome. Jeopardy! Rules Jeopardy! is meant for three teams or players. The first team may choose a category & point value. The moderator reads the corresponding “answer.” The player that raises his/her hand first must respond in question form (i.e. What is California?). If the player responds incorrectly, the point value is subtracted from his/her total. The player responds correctly, he/she accumulates the corresponding points and chooses the next category & point value. After the moderator has presented all “answers” from each category, the player with the most points wins! Remember: Click the mouse once to reveal the correct response. Click on the “HOME” button to return to the Jeopardy! Scoreboard. Click on the “i” button to refer to this page. Content Standards Jeopardy! Greece Egypt China Rome 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 100 200 300 400 500 Greece 100 What is Athens? This ancient capital city was named after the Greek goddess of wisdom and knowledge. 200 WhatGreece is democracy? This modern form of government, rooted in the power of the people, was first developed in ancient Greece. Who is Homer? Greece 300 The Odyssey, written by this author, is the story of what happens of Odysseus after the battle of Troy. 400 WhoGreece is Aristotle? This teacher of Alexander the Great is famed for saying, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is a habit.” 500 What isGreece the Acropolis? Greek for “high city,” this retreat was often located at the center of a rocky mound or hill and used in case of attack. 100Nile? WhatEgypt is the At over 4,000 miles long, this river is the longest in the world! 200 Sphinx? What is Egypt the Great This large human-headed lion, carved from a mound of natural rock, is located in Giza where it guards the front of Khafra’s pyramid. 300 WhatEgypt is papyrus? This “Gift of the Nile” was actually a sturdy weed that was used to make baskets, sandals, mats, rope, and paper. 400 What isEgypt a sarcophagus? This external layer of protection for a royal mummy was ornately carved, decorated, and elaborately constructed. 500 Who is Egypt Tutankhamen? In 1922, a British archeologist discovered the tomb of this young Pharaoh. China 100 Xia? What is the Historians debate the accuracy of this dynasty, dating earlier than the Shang. 200 Who isChina Shi Huangdi? This ruler of the Qin Dynasty named himself “The First Emperor.” What isChina the 300 Silk Road? This ancient trade route extended 4,000 miles from China to Rome, connecting the east to the west. 400 River? What is China the Yellow Civilization in ancient China began along this river about 5,000 years ago. China 500 What is Daoism? This ancient Chinese philosophy that focused on the balance between humans and nature revered Laozi as one of its greatest thinkers. 100 What is Rome the Colosseum? This huge public entertainment center could seat more than 45,000 spectators. 200 WhatRome is Pompeii? This ancient Roman city was buried by a volcanic ash more than 2000 years ago. What isRome Pax300 Romana? Augustus, the first Roman emperor, ruled during these 45 years referred to as, “Roman Peace.” What is Rome Circus400 Maximus? This well-known venue was used for one of ancient Rome’s most beloved sports, chariot racing. 500Caesar? Who isRome Julius The month of July is named after this great Roman leader who held titles including consul, tribune of the people, high commander of the army, and high priest.