The earliest most complete human-like creature discovered (4.4 million years old).

Author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, and is revered as the greatest ancient Greek epic poet.

He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, performed miracles, & rose from the dead, among other things.

He created a large empire of the ancient world, stretching from Greece to India. He was undefeated in battle.

The long period of relative peace and minimal expansion by the Roman Empire. Its span was from 27 B.C. to 180 A.D.

The first example of early man to discover fire and to talk (about ½ million years ago).

Chinese philosopher who emphasized morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, and sincerity.

The most influential early Christian missionary. Writings by him form a considerable portion of the New Testament.

Greek philosopher. The Father of the Idealistic school, a philosophy to the common man, known for his contribution to the field of ethics.

Brilliant Roman general that became dictator of the Republic until his assassination by a group of senators in 44 B.C.

Early American civilization that settled in the Ohio River Valley around 200 B.C.

Ancient Greek historian and the Father of (Narrative) History.

The written accounts that describe the life of Jesus of Nazareth. (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).

The Father of Political Theory. Founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.

Founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor, ruling from 27 B.C. until his death in 14 A.D.

The first American civilization. They settled along the Mexican Gulf coast in present-day Mexico about 1500 B.C.

Ancient Greek historian and the Father of (Scientific) History.

Roman Emperor, converted to Christianity & proclaimed tolerance of all religions. He built a new imperial residence at Byzantium.

The Father of Political Science. Important founding figures in Western philosophy. His views on the physical sciences were big.

The last of “the five good emperors” (161-180). He also is considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers.

When man went from being a nomad to a settled-down farmer, which led to the growth of populations.

Roman Emperor known for dividing the Roman Empire into eastern & western halves and providing for a separate ruler for each.

It determined Jesus was both divine and human; that the Holy Trinity existed; when Easter was; and early Christian law.

Prominent and influential Greek statesman, orator, and general of Athens during the city’s Golden Age.

After 476 became the first barbarian King of Italy. His reign is commonly seen as marking the end of the Western Roman Empire.