Ancient Civilizations
Middle Ages
Renaissance/ Reformation
18th and 19th Century
World Wars/ Modern Era
100
Name two ancient writing systems that developed the basis for recorded history.
Cuneiform and hieroglyphics
100
Which institution ruled over society during the Middle Ages?
Roman Catholic Church
100
Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the church in an attempt to reform the
Roman Catholic Church
100
Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau are all writers from this movement.
The Enlightenment
100
What was decided at the Treaty of Versailles following WWI?
BRAT
200
Which two law codes were established to bring stability to society?
Hammurabi's Code and the Twelve Tables
200
Which people were the lowest in the feudal system?
Serfs
200
New Christian denominations emerged as a result of the
Protestant Reformation
200
“I am the state" would most likely have been said by what kind of monarch?
Absolute
200
Mussolini, Hitler, Franco, and Tojo all formed this kind of government in their respective nations.
Fascism
300
In Egyptian society, who was considered a descendant from the gods that oversaw the flow of the Nile River?
Pharaohs
300
A pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the pillars of which religion?
Islam
300
This idea during the Renaissance focused on man's achievement and potential.
Humanism
300
Urbanization, Lassaiz Faire economics, and trade unionization were all effects of what revolution?
Industrial Revolution
300
Which battle turned the tide of the war in the Pacific during WWII?
Midway
400
Where did ancient civilizations settle around?
River valleys
400
The split between the Sunni and Shia sects of Islam started with an argument over who was the rightful successor to
Muhammad
400
Which Renaissance writer believed that leaders should do whatever is necessary to rule? He discussed this in his book The Prince.
Machiavelli
400
Who believed that history is the record of struggles between classes in society?
Karl Marx
400
Krystallnacht, Auschwitz, ghettoes, and Zyklon-B are all terms that refer to this.
The Holocaust
500
Which philosophy had the greatest influence on Chinese culture?
Confucianism
500
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both are
Monotheistic
500
Which invention made by Gutenberg helped to spread Renaissance ideas?
Printing press
500
Great Britain controlling India is an example of this.
Imperialism
500
Which demonstration in China showed anti-communist sentiment?
Tienanmen Square
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