Ch. 1+2
This type of society moved from place to place in search of food and resources.
What is a nomadic society.
In Athens, only members of this group could vote. In Athens, only members of this group could vote.
Male citizens.
The Roman Empire exerted their influence over other regions because of the strength of this.
During the Middle Ages, most European nations shared this religion.
What is Christianity.
The political and social structure that organized medieval society.
What is feudalism.
This discovery encouraged many nomadic groups to settle in one place permanently.
What is agriculture/farming.
This group lived in Athens but could not vote or participate in government.
Who were the metics.
This Roman legal principle is still used today in many courts of law.
What is innocent until proven guilty.
This church tax was collected from people during the Middle Ages.
What is a tithe.
This new social class included wealthy merchants and master artisans.
What is the bourgeoisie.
This region, often called the "cradle of civilization," is where many of the first civilizations developed.
What is the Fertile Crescent.
Unlike mythology, this Greek way of thinking used reasoning and questioning to understand the world.
What is philosophy.
This Roman structure carried water over long distances using gravity.
What is an aqueduct.
One consequence of the Crusades was...
The bourgeoisie created these self-governing neighbourhoods to gain more freedom.
What are communes.
First civilizations often settled near rivers because of these three advantages.
What are water for drinking, transportation/trade, and crops.
Greece spread its culture throughout the Mediterranean mainly by creating these settlements.
What are colonies.
Becoming a Roman citizen was difficult because citizenship could only be obtained in these limited ways.
What are serving in the military for 25 years, being selected by the emperor, or buying it.
Europe went from polytheism to monotheism after this event
The bourgeoisie wanted more authority because they had gained this.
What is wealth.
Agriculture led to the development of this system, which was invented to help keep track of goods and trade.
What is writing.
Boys and girls in Athens were educated differently because society expected them to perform different ______.
What are roles/jobs in society.
The Roman Empire's size made this difficult.
What is defending its borders.
The Catholic church was an extremely influential institution as it was involved in...
Education and politics
Explain why trade was important to the world.
Trade allows people to obtain goods they could not produce themselves, increase wealth, and help cities grow