Prehistory
During this era, humans began planting food which allowed them to stay in one place and build civilizations.
Neolithic Era
This is a famous epic poem written by the blind poet Homer. It is about a general trying to get home to his family after the Trojan War.
The Odyssey
This war began in 1914 as a result of the assassination of Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand.
World War I
This general successfully led the United States to its independence and became its first president.
George Washington
In this form of government, a king or queen has absolute power and authority based on the idea that their right to rule is God-given.
monarchy
Which of your teachers has been skydiving?
Mr. Darius
The ability to create this object allowed humans to cook their food which releases nutrients that allowed them to develop brain capacity.
fire
One of the world's first civilizations developed in the Fertile Cresent between these two rivers.
Tigris and Euphrates
This English king created the Anglican Church so that he could divorce his wife for not giving him a son. He was ultimately married six times.
Henry VIII
This groups of religious outcasts escaped England and sailed to North America so that they could have religious freedom.
The Pilgrims
List two differences between a presidential and parliamentary system of government.
Parliamentary-PM chosen by Parliament, no fixed terms, can be replaced during term, member of legislative branch
Presidential-POTUS elected by citizens, 4-year terms (can serve 2 terms), can only be removed by impeachment/removal, executive branch
This teacher graduated high school at the age of 16.
Mr. Thibault
In what part of the world (region and continent) did modern humans emerge?
East Africa
These warriors, often slaves or prisoners, fought to the death in the Colosseum for the entertainment of Ancient Romans.
gladiators
This intellectual revolution promoted ideas such as rational thinking, natural rights, and government by the people.
The Enlightenment
This famous inventor is known for his numerous patents including the phonograph (the first device to record and play music) as well as the lightbulb.
Thomas Edison
Explain why Mr. Gil's treehouse nation of Gilrovia is not a real country?
no sovereignty (no recognition that I have the right to govern the treehouse as an official nation)
This teacher was scouted by a professional soccer team from the Premier League when he was just 11.
Mr. Ward
Explain the difference between an archaeologist and an anthropologist.
archaeologist studies ancient artifacts (bones, tools, architecture, etc.)
anthropologists study the cultural significance of artifacts
This power-hungry general was assassinated on the Ides of March. His actions led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the creation of the Roman Empire.
Gaius Julius Caesar
This famous Renaissance artist painted the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City and created sculptures such as David and La Pieta.
Michelangelo
This viking was the first European to sail to North America.
Leif Eriksson
List three types of governments where power rests with the many (the citizens).
direct democracy, republic, constitutional monarchy
After graduating from school, this teacher went on a 3-day safari in Kenya.
Ms. Morton
List three facts about the Paleolithic Era.
hunter-gathering, fire, domestication of dogs, stone tools, cave art
This pharaoh ruled for 90 years during the New Kingdom; his reign saw numerous victorious military campaigns, the construction of temples and monuments, and the spread of Egyptian culture.
Ramsses II
This French duke successfully invaded England and became king after his victory at the Battle of Hastings.
William the Conqueror
Explain the structure of the US legislative branch: how many houses, names, term length, how the number is decided.
2 houses
upper house-Senate, 6-year terms, equal representation
lower house-House of Representatives, 2-year terms, based on representation
In this type of government, the power rests with the state/regional governments which delegate power to the central government.
confederal
This teacher studied karate between the age of 9-12.
Ms. Marga