Ancient Civilizations
Why were the Israelites enslaved in Egypt?
The Pharaoh was afraid of the Israelites because they were so numerous.
Constantinople
The modern-day city of Istanbul, which Constantine named after himself when he made it the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Something used for defending a medieval castle
Moat, battlements, drawbridge, murder holes
Oligarchy
Rule by a few, usually the wealthy
Spain's naval force that failed to defeat English forces
Spanish Armada
Egyptian invention that helped predict the flooding of the Nile River
Calendar
Colosseum
Feudalism
A system based on the ownership of land and its use.
Rule by the people
Democracy
Expalin the French Revolution
The Estates General was called as the Second and Third Estates' response to taxes. The revolution was inspired by the American Revolution and the idea that there should be "no taxation without representation."
The book of the Bible about the bad cycle the Israelites were in
Judges
Julius Caesar's assassination
The Senate, including many of Julius Caesar's closest and most trusted friends, plotted to assassinate the Roman dictator on the Ides of March (March 15th). He was replaced by his friends Marc Antony and Octavian.
Diet of Worms
Meeting in the city of Worms that resulted in the excommunication of Martin Luther.
Rule by representatives elected by the people
Republic
Belief that God appointed the king to rule, placing the king above the law
Divine right
Conquered Israel as God's judgment for their disobedience
Assyria
Homer
Author of the epic poem, The Odyssey and The Iliad.
What were the purpose and the result of the Crusades?
The Crusades were the Catholic church's attempt to reclaim Jerusalem and drive Muslims out of the Holy Land. The Crusades accomplished little, though: the spread of Christianity was limited to western Europe, while the spread of Islam was limited to the Middle East; the Holy Land remained under Muslim control. The one benefit was that trade routes grew between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Absolutism
Rule by a leader who has complete control
Belief that the people have to want and agree to be governed by their choice of government
Government by consent
Conquered Judah as God's judgment for their disobedience
Babylon
Thin strip of land connecting larger pieces of land
Isthmus
French middle class
Bourgeoisie
Tyranny
Rule by someone who has overthrown a leader and taken control by force
Famous French general who tried to conquer all of Europe
Napoleon Bonaparte