The Age of Iron and Its Impact on Civilization

The video explores the transformative Age of Iron, highlighting its impact on civilizations like Egypt, Greece, and China. It delves into the rise of Sparta and Athens during the Persian Wars, the technological advancements in China under the first emperor, and the Phoenician contributions to exploration and the alphabet. The narrative also covers the cultural and religious shifts, including the development of major world religions and the creation of the Bible.

What was the primary reason for the collapse of ancient civilizations around the Mediterranean?

• Internal revolts

• Invasion by the Sea Peoples

• Economic decline

• Natural disasters

What was a significant advantage of iron over bronze?

• Iron was more abundant and could hold a sharper edge.

• Iron was easier to work with than bronze.

• Iron was lighter than bronze.

• Iron was more decorative than bronze.

Which city-state is known for its disciplined warriors and iron weapons?

• Carthage

• Sparta

• Troy

• Athens

What political system emerged in Athens during the Iron Age?

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

What was the strategic military formation used by the Greeks to defeat the Persians?

• The Legion

• The Phalanx

• The Cavalry

• The Armada

What was Qin Shi Huang's major contribution to China's infrastructure?

• The Silk Road

• The Great Wall

• The Grand Canal

• The Forbidden City

What was the purpose of Qin Shi Huang's Terracotta Army?

• To serve as a real army

• To display his wealth

• To intimidate his enemies

• To guard his tomb in the afterlife

What innovation did the Phoenicians contribute to writing?

• Pictograms

• The alphabet

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

What was the significance of the Jewish exile in Babylon?

• It introduced democracy to Babylon.

• It caused the fall of the Babylonian Empire.

• It resulted in the creation of the Bible.

• It led to the construction of the Hanging Gardens.

What was the primary goal of Hanno's expedition?

• To establish a new capital

• To find a trade route to India

• To conquer new lands

• To explore uncharted territories