U.S. Constitution & Government
What does "We the People" mean?
The government gets its power from the people
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the Quran?
The holy book of Islam
Who was the most powerful person in Rome after the fall of the Roman Empire?
The Bishop of Rome
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments that protect individual freedoms
What role did France play in the Revolution?
They sent troops, supplies, and a navy to help the Americans
Why is Mecca important to Muslims?
It’s the birthplace of Muhammad and a holy site
What event essentially brought an end to the middle ages because it weakened the feudal system?
The Black Death- A deadly plague that killed millions
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
It gave too little power to the national government
What did George Washington do during the American Revolution?
He was the commander of the Continental Army
What was the main religion spread through West African trade routes during the Middle Ages?
Islam
What was the job of the knights do?
They protected land
What is the job of the legislative branch?
To make laws
What is the name of the German officer who trained the Continental Army at Valley Forge and improved their discipline and tactics?
Baron von Steuben
What did griots do in African kingdoms? (Think of the story- Fire on the Mountain... crick crack Monkey Break the back)
They were storytellers who preserved history orally
What law (or code) told Knights how to behave?
code of chivalry
What is the job of the judicial branch?
To interpret laws and ensure they follow the Constitution
What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris?
It officially ended the Revolutionary War and recognized American independence.
How did trade routes help West African kingdoms grow?
They brought wealth, goods, and cultural exchange
What was the Magna Carta and why was it important?
A document signed in 1215 that limited the king’s power and established the idea that everyone must follow the law.