Introduction to European History
True or False:
There was a widely accepted and understood spoken language across the world during the pre-historic period
False
True or False:
Many of the city-states were surrounded by walls for the protection of the people.
True
What country is Rome in?
Italy
What side of the Roman Empire turned into the Byzantine Empire?
East or West
East
Nearly everyone in Europe at this time followed what religion?
Christianity
What did people use for the first version of tools?
Stones
Ancient Greece had several territories and settlements. All of these settlements were located on the coast of what SEA?
Mediterranean
What was the language of the Roman Empire?
Latin
What was the name of the successful Emperor of the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian
What are the years/time period of the Middle Ages?
500 - 1500
What was the name of the time period before we had a written language called?
Pre-historic
What is the name of the emperor of Ancient Greece who expanded their territory and wanted to spread the Greek culture to the newly conquered areas?
Alexander the Great
Who was the ruler of Rome who was stabbed in the back?
Julius Caesar
What city was the main city and the center of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
What is the LATIN word for "Middle Age"?
Medieval
In the first human societies people got their food generally through two ways. Men and women had their own roles in providing food. What were these roles?
Hunters
Gatherers
Because of all of the advancements in society and civilization as a whole, Ancient Greece is sometimes referred to as the birthplace of what?
Modern Civilization
What was the invention that carried water from a water source to the cities?
Aqueduct
What was the name of the pieces of art that were created from colored stones, glass, and precious metals?
Mosaics
Correctly list in order the elements of the FEUDAL SYSTEM
Hint - Remember the Pyramid Organizer
1, 2, 3, 4
King
Noble
Knight
Peasant
What changed society and allowed settlements to grow in size and become more permanent?
Farming
What was the name of the building that served as a Temple to the Goddess Athena?
- The protector of Athens
Parthenon
What was the name of the Roman Emperor who stopped the persecution of Christians and became a Chrisitian himself?
Constantine
What is the name of the Church that Justinian built in the city of Constantinople?
- it was in your scavenger hunt
Hagia Sophia
What was the ART and ARCHITECTURE style called that was very popular at this time?
Gothic