Ancient Societies
What two rivers were central to Mesopotamian civilization?
Tigris and Euphrates
Which Greek philosopher was condemned to death for "corrupting the youth of athens"?
Socrates
Who was Justinian?
Byzantine Emperor known for his legal reforms and the construction of the Hagia and Sophia
What role did Theodora play in the rule of Justinian?
Trusted Advisor
Which government involved social status?
Aristocracy
What was the key religious belief in ancient Egypt?
Polytheism - belief in many gods
What does Pax Romana mean?
Peace and Prosperity
The Justinian Code
What is true of the Mongol Empire
Largest unified land empire in history
Which form of government was practiced in Sparta?
Oligarchy
What was the Mesopotamian early form of writing called?
Cuneiform
What is a polis?
A city-state in ancient Greece
As the capital of the Byzantine Empire, the city of Constantinople developed into?
The center for law, religion, and art
Who invented the Alphabet used by many Slavic languages
Saint Methodius and Saint Cyril
Which form sometimes has a ruler claim divine right?
The theocracy of Ancient Egypt was the belief that the Pharaoh was
a god and divine in nature
What caused the first triumvirate to cease ruling Rome?
Julius Caesar and Pompey clashed and went to war
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
How did Genghis Khan succeed as a conqueror?
Which form of government was ruled by all citizens?
Direct Democracy
Early civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia...
How did emperor Diocletian attempt to restore order in the Roman Empire?
Dividing the empire to make it for efficient
In which form of government did heredity play no role in the selection of rulers?