Who were the people that conquered Rome?
Northern Italy
About how long did the middle ages last?
500-1500 years
What did the Greeks think illnesses came from?
They thought it came from evil spirits.
What king extended his fathers empire?
Alexander the Great
How many hills are there in Rome?
7 hills
What were the 2 main classes in Rome?
Patricians (wealthy) and Plebeians (poor)
What were the two parts that Christianity divided into?
Orthodox and Roman Catholic.
What were the 3 goals of Greece.
To strengthen the democracy, expand the empire, math Athens more beautiful.
Who was Alexander the greats dad?
King Philip the second
"The _______ ______ was a social structure that was organized like a pyramid."
Feudal System
What kind of government did Romes leaders create?
They created a republic government.
What was the system that developed security for the kingdoms.
Feudal system.
How long did the war between the Athens and Spartans last?
27 years.
who is the important leader to the kingdoms of Western Europe
Charlemagne.
what is an oligarchy
a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
How many judges served in the Judicial Branch in Rome?
8 judges.
What was the desease that went through Europe and killed millions of peopel called the _____ ________.
Bubonic Plague
What is the golden age of Greece
It was a period of time in Greece with extraordinary achievements.
What were serfs?
People who farmed the lord's land in return for shelter and protection.
What is a democracy?
A democracy is a government in which people can influence law and vote for representatives.
what were the bronze tablets that gave rights to la to the Roman citizens known as?
The twelve tables.
What was a estate the lord lived on called?
A manor
Why did the golden age end?
It ended from a war that broke out with the Athens
Who became the sole ruler of Rome and rose to power.
Julius Caeser
people who examine questions about the universe are called what?
philosopher.