Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Islam
Byzantine Empire
Christianity
100

The Hellenistic Age spread what?

Greek culture (Greek literature, art, architecture, etc.)

100
Name and describe the two groups of people in Ancient Rome.

Plebeians-common citizens, made up 90% of the population.

Patricians-wealthy, powerful citizens, made up 10% of the population.

100

This is the holy book of Islam.

Qu'ran/Koran

100

What was the set of laws called that Theodora's husband made?

Justinian Code

100

This is the holy book of Christianity.

The Bible

200
Describe what someone had to be to be considered a full citizen in Ancient Athens.

Man, 18+, land owner, born in Athens

200

What type of government did Ancient Rome have?

Republic

200

Believers in Islam are called ________.

Muslims
200

Why did the Christian church split?

Over the use of icons

200

Christianity is based on the teachings of ______ _______.

Jesus Christ
300

Alexander the Great spread his empire over what three continents?

Asia, Europe, and Africa

300

There were _____ consuls in the Roman Republic and they served for _______.

2 consuls; they served for one year

300

The holy place of worship for Muslims is called a ________.

mosque

300

What famous building did Justinian and Theodora have built?

Hagia Sophia

300

Christianity is a ____________ religion (belief in only one god).

monotheistic

400
This was the type of government that Athens had.

Democracy

400

This part of the Roman Republic had 300 members and was in charge of lawmaking.

The Senate

400

Who is the founder of the Islamic faith?

Muhammad

400

Who was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in the west?  Who was the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the east?

west-Pope

east-Emperor

400

What is the name of a Christian place of worship?

church

500

Describe two major differences between Athens and Sparta.

Answers vary. 

Examples: Athens had a democracy, Sparta had an oligarchy. Women had more rights in Sparta. War was more prevalent in Sparta.

500

Name TWO Roman achievements and explain why they were important.

Answers vary.

Aqueducts-brought fresh water to cities.

Road system-connected the empire.

Roman Numerals-helped with trade/accounting.

500

What is a pilgrimage?  (hajj)

A journey to a place of religious significance (like to Mecca for Muslims)

500

Describe why the Byzantine Empire was in a good location.

It was located on the water, which allowed for trade. It was also safe from intruders due to being on a peninsula and having the fourth side protected by a wall.

500

Name at least TWO things that happened to Christians when they were persecuted.

Exiled (sent away), imprisoned, crucified, burned, forced to fight wild animals in arenas

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