Law/Gov.
War
Ideas/inventions
Middle Ages
Miscellaneous
100
What did the Magna Carta do and list two effect?
The Magna Carta took power away from the king and gave more to the people. This had an influence on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. Also it let to England becoming a unified nation-state.
100
Who participated in the Crusades?
In the Crusades the Christians of Europe faced the Ottoman Turks (Muslims).
100
What are the five main inventions that Greece can up with and what were their uses?
Columns-used to support buildings, Pulley Block-used to lift heavy objects, Casting Iron-used to make tools, utensils, etc..., Astrolabe-used to measure/look at the sun,moon,stars,etc..., Wooden Screw-used to hold things together
100
What is feudalism?
Feudalism is used as a system to protect the people.
100
Why were the Turks beginning to move into the Middle East?
The Turks were originally from Central Asia but they were forced to move because of the Mongols. They then began to move into the Middle East.
200
What is checks and balances?
Checks and balances is a process that makes sure that one branch of government does not become more powerful than the others.
200
Who fought in the Peloponnesian war? Who won? In what year was it?
Ancient Athens and Sparta fought in the Peloponnesian war. Sparta won in the third year of the war which was 404 B.C. with the help of the Persian Empire.
200
What are four inventions that Rome developed and describe each.
Aqueducts-brought water in from a far distance, Basilicas-buildings that were constructed to hold court hearings and church services, Amphitheaters-used for entertainment(plays,gladiator fights, and chariot races), Roads-used for trade and transportation of troops.
200
What is the other name for the plague? How did it spread?
Th plague was also known as the "Black Death" it originally spread from rats.
200
In what Crusade did Saladin make a peace treaty?
In the third Crusade.
300
How is Athens democracy operated?
They had an assembly and allowed people to vote on issues.
300
What are two effects of the Germanic invasions?
As a result of the Germanic Invasions Rome fell and feudalism was created as a system to protect the people.
300
List the for main inventions developed in Asia in the 11th-13th centuries.
1) Paper making 2) Printing technique 3) Compass 4) Gun powder
300
What empire did the Byzantine empire brake off from?
The Byzantine Empire broke off from the Western Roman Empire after the Roman Empire fell. It last about 100 years after that before it too was brought down.
300
What is Cultural Diffusion?
The spreading of cultural elements from one culture to another.
400
How did Rome's Republic operate?
In Rome's Republic citizens would elect their leaders. Also in this form of government the patricians (upper class) ruled over the plebeians (lower class).
400
Who fought in the Punic wars? Who won all of the wars? How many wars were there?
Rome fought Carthage in the three Punic wars. In all of the wars Rome was victorious.
400
What ideas did the Romans get from the Greeks after the Greeks moved into their region?
They received ideas in architecture (modeled their buildings), sculpture, and literature.
400
What are the main roles of feudalism? What did they do?
Monarch (King)- Owned all of the land and handed out fiefs to the lords. Lords-ran the land,set up manors, and hired Knights. Knights-protected the people and land in exchange for food and shelter. Peasants-worked on and lived on the land.
400
What is the open-door policy.
Open-door policy means that they can let people come into their society and trade with other cultures.
500
What type of government did Sparta have?
The type of government that Sparta had was called an Oligarchy.
500
How were the Mongols overthrown in China?
The Mongols were overthrown by the Red Turbans in China, along with the help of the Koreans who turned their backs on their old allies(Mongols). After this happened the Ming dynasty began in China. The people of China were tired of foreigner ruling their land so they led a peasant rebellion and became a closed-door nation after building the Great Wall of China.
500
What is the Golden Age?
A time period in Europe where many new ideas and inventions were developed and modernized.
500
When was the Byzantine Empire (Constantinople) burned and taken over by the Ottoman Turks?
Constantinople was burned down in the fourth crusade and later taken over by the Ottoman Turks in 1453.
500
Who is Marco Polo and what is he famous for?
Marco Polo was a famous traveler. He traveled to Asia along the Silk Road and wrote a book about his journey.
M
e
n
u