Roman Terms
During the decline of Rome, Roman currency (money) lost its value which caused the prices of everything to soar. This economic problem is called what?
Inflation
Which body of water did Carthage and Rome fight for control of?
Mediterranean Sea
Social classes of ancient Rome
All Romans were upper class, while all conquered peoples were considered lower class
How did China benefit from Mongol rule?
prosperity through increased trade and stability
What was Charlemagne worried about after the pope crowned him emperor?
That people would think the pope had the power to choose emperors
After disposing (removing) their last king, Rome established a new form of government in which citizens could vote for their governmental leaders. What type of government was this?
Republic
What was an important advantage of Rome’s location on the Tiber River?
Protection from pirate raids
the holy book of Islam
the Quran
Why did Buddhism become popular in China?
The idea of escaping suffering appealed to people during troubling times.
What was the main goal of the Crusades?
To reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control
People of the Roman Republic were polytheistic. What does polytheistic mean?
Worship more than one god.
The city of Constantinople was surrounded by water on 3 sides. What is it called when a piece of land has water on three sides?
Peninsula
five acts of worship for Muslims
Five Pillars of Islam
Why did many different cultures develop in Europe after the fall of Rome?
Mountains and rivers formed barriers between groups.
What is one strategy Genghis Khan used to unify the Mongol clans?
Creating a new legal code
A person who is willing to die for their religious belief is called what?
Martyr
What was the Roman system of checks and balances designed to do?
Keep one person or group from gaining too much power
Inca road system
The roads connected all parts of the Inca Empire.
How did the Maya manage the geographical challenges of their region?
cleared forested areas and built water management systems
Why were the Twelve Tables written?
To prevent the upper class from having an unfair advantage over the lower class
Like the Roman Empire, the early Christian Church was ruled by an organization with different levels or authority. What is this type of organization called?
Hierarchy
What were Rome and Carthage fighting over in the Punic Wars?
Control of the Mediterranean region
What phrase describes the Jesuits who came to China?
Chatholic Missionaries
What made Mesoamerica well suited for farming?
Rich volcanic soil
How did the feudal system get started in Europe?
Charles Martel gave land to nobles who promised to fight for him