India/China
Roman Empire
Mixed Bag
World Religions
Middle Ages
100
Arabic numbers that were passed on to Europeans were borrowed from which culture?
Hindu
100
What are the Twelve Tables?
Rome's first written laws
100
What is a consul?
Head of government, usually with a limited time in office
100
What is the Arabic name for God?
Allah
100
What does the Russian word Czar mean?
Emperor
200
How did kings in ancient China receive messages to guide their actions?
Priests heated oracle bones and the cracks gave their answers
200
According to traditional legend, who founded the city of Rome?
Romulus and Remus
200
What was the Justinian code a basis for in many countries?
legal systems
200
What type of religion is Hinduism?
Polytheistic Indian religion
200
What is the Magna Carta?
document that limited the power of the king
300
How did Confucius believe China should gain peace and harmony?
by placing the needs of family and community above one's own
300
Define Carthage
powerful trading empire in the Mediterranean region
300
According to the Mandate of Heaven, what is the Dao?
the proper way a king must rule
300
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddartha Guatama
300
Name an effect of the Crusades on Western Europe (despite the fact that people died in war)
Wealthy Europeans demanded Eastern goods
400
What is the goal of Confucianism, Daoism, and legalism?
to create a well-run and peaceful society
400
What is a legislature
a group of people who make laws
400
What was the MAIN motive behind the expeditions at the beginning of the Age of Exploration?
To find a new route to Asia/India
400
What does Islam teach about Christians and Jews?
They are people who also follow sacred writings or scriptures
400
What rights did Serfs NOT have? (Must have ALL 3 to get credit)
Couldn't leave the manor, own property or marry without permission.
500
The caste system first used by early Aryans showed the social class that a person (MUST have TWO answers)
is born into AND have special jobs or duties
500
When do historians date the fall of Rome?
When Odoacer took control
500
What was a negative result of exploration?
European diseases had a devastating effect on the native populations
500
What does the Quran provide to Muslims?
Guidelines on how to live and treat others fairly
500
Name an effect of the Black Death in Western Europe (besides the fact that half the population died)
Peasants began to pay rent instead of providing services
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