A war that was won by the Mycenaeans, who invaded their enemy's city by placing a wooden horse full of soldiers inside the city walls.
What is the Trojan War?
100
Describe the difference between the Patricians and Plebeians
Patricians were wealthy landowners
Plebeians were common people - workers and farmers
100
Why was Christianity so appealing to followers? Give 2 reasons
Embraced all people, gave hope to the powerless, appealed to those who didn't like the luxurious life in Rome, promised life after death, offered a personal relationship with God.
100
Vedas
What is the sacred literature that has left us information about Aryan life?
100
Significance and role of Mecca before rise of Islam
Mecca was a trading town where people gathered for religious pilgrimage
200
How did Pericles strengthen Athens?
1) Paid salaries for public officials
2) Created the Delian League to strengthen the Navy
3) Beautified Athenian architecture
200
Triumvirate
What is a group of 3 rulers?
200
What is the name of the new kingdom created under the union of Saul, David and Soloman
What is Israel?
200
The notion of good or bad deeds impacting your soul
What is karma?
200
Caliph
What is a successor or deputy
300
Acropolis
What is the fortified hilltop where citizens gathered to discuss city government
300
Why was Caesar such a threat to Roman leaders?
He was a popular military leader, who defied orders from the Senate. He led as a absolute ruler, which limited others' power. Some considered him a tyrant and dictator.
300
How did the Pax Romana contribute to the spread of Christianity?
It allowed for the free and safe exchange of ideas in the Empire
300
What did the different castes in the caste system represent?
What is a person's occupation/job
300
Name 3 discoveries, inventions or ideas from Islam's Golden Age
Camera
Distillation system
Sociology
Medicine
Alchemy
Algebra
Calligraphy
400
What is the difference between an aristocracy and an oligarchy?
An aristocracy is a government ruled by a small group of noble, landowning families. An oligarchy is a government ruled by wealthy citizens who were unhappy with aristocratic rule and gained wealth through trade and business
400
Why did the Republic ultimately collapse?
Economic and Military problems
Small farmers couldn't compete with landowners
Military was no longer loyal and generals recruited their own soldiers.
400
What did Roman ruler Pontius Pilate accuse Jesus of ?
Defying the authority of Rome
400
Moksha
What is a perfect understanding and release from life in this world
400
Why did Islam split into Shi'as Sunnis and Sufis
Minority group of Muslims resisted the rule of the Umayyads. They believed the next caliph should be a descendant of Muhammad's family. Sufis disagreed with the luxurious lifestyle of the Umayyads.
500
Describe life in Sparta's military state
Sparta valued strength, duty and discipline. Women were expected to serve in the army alongside men. Military service came before everything else, including family.
500
What were the official and unofficial reasons given for the Punic Wars, based on the film we watched?
Official - invade/avenge a foreign culture that sacrifices its own
Unofficial - to conquer land in North Africa/expand power
500
Homeland of the Israelites, Philistines and Phoenicians
What is Canaan?
500
How did Hinduism strengthen the Caste System?
A person was said to be of a certain caste because of their karma. Good karma led to a higher caste
500
Why was Islam able to spread?
They had expert armies and offered inclusion to non-Muslims. Converts didn't have to pay the poll tax