Babylon
In what way did Hammurabi claim legitimacy to his power
Hammurabi claimed god chose him to lead
What religion contributed the most to the eventual downfall of Rome
Christianity
What religious goal for Europe did Charlemagne have
He wanted to unite Europe under the religion of Christianity
What was papal supremacy?
The churches authority over pretty much everything
What does a cartographer do
Make maps
Was Mesopotamia monotheistic or polytheistic
Polytheistic
What was the political and economic outlook of Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire
Lack of centralized government/leadership. Economic downturn
What is Fuedalism
A social hierarchy, economic and political system
How much of Europe was killed as a result of the Black Death?
Over 1/3
What was the Line of Demarcation
A line set up to give all newly found lands to Spain and Portugal
The Babylonian economy was centered around this
Agriculture
What were some issues that led to the fall of the Roman Army
Soldiers not being paid, becoming complacent
What were the responsibilities of a serf
A serf mostly worked the fields/farmed for the lord
What Pope called for the Crusades?
Pope Urban II
Why did Christopher Columbus mistakenly call people Indians
Columbus thought he had made landfall in Indian Islands
What was the punishment for "putting someones eye out"
They get there eye put out as well. An eye for an eye
How did paterfamilias impact Roman social structure?
The social structure had a male as the head of the family
A feudal contract was between what two parties
Lords/Serfs
Is Islam polytheistic or monotheistic
Monotheistic
What is absolutism?
Absolute power over every aspect of government
What were Hammurabi's laws known as
Hammurabi's Code
What helped distribute water in Rome
Aqueducts
What was a Tithe?
A tax paid to the church
What was the name of Martin Luthers document
The 95 Thesis
What were the motivations behind European conquest
God, Gold, Glory