6th Grade History
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8th Grade History
Vocabulary
War!!!
100
What is the name for the area of fertile soil in the Middle East which gave rise to many early civilizations?
The Fertile Crescent
100
How did the Mesoamerican civilizations pay tribute to their gods?
Human Sacrifice
100
What was the name of the document that the pilgrims signed when they landed in Massachusetts?
The Mayflower Compact
100
_____ served as centers of religion, government, and culture in Mesopotamian civilizations
Cities
100
Which people established this large empire through military conquest?
The Persians
200
What is the name of the revolution which transitioned humans from hunter-gatherers to one of farming and settlements?
The Neolithic or Agricultural Revolution
200
Who was the first Emperor of the Roman Empire
Augustus Caesar or Octavian
200
Which region of colonies was known for having large plantations?
The Southern Colonies
200
What is the name for the set of laws that established the concept of "an eye for an eye"
Hammurabi's Code
200
What was the name of the series of wars between Rome and Carthage?
The Punic Wars
300
What is the term for the different groups of people that occupy different ranks of society?
Social Classes or Social Structure
300
What was the period of peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire known as?
Pax Romana
300
Which region of colonies was known for having dense forests and poor soil for farming?
The New England Colonies
300
A war between citizens of the same country?
Civil War
300
What was the name of the war between England and France with Native American Allies?
The French and Indian War
400
What is the pillar of civilization that focuses on the spiritual aspects of a civilization which controlled most events of daily life?
Religion
400
Who was the Roman Emperor who decided to split the empire in half
Diocletian
400
What is the economic policy that determined a nation's wealth based on the supply of gold and silver
Mercantilism
400
A series of religious wars in the "Holy Land" that was sanctioned by the Pope and the Catholic Church
The Crusades
400
Julius Caesar's campaign in what area resulted in his increased fame and power?
Gaul
500
What is the wedge-shaped writing system that was used in Mesopotamia
Cuneiform
500
What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire? It was formally known as Byzantium.
Constantinople
500
What is the name of the sea or water route through North America that European explorers were searching for?
Hint: It did not exist!
The Northwest Passage
500
The trade route that transported slaves from Africa to the New World?
The Middle Passage
500
What was the name of the war where the British burned down the White House?
The War of 1812