Intro to History
World Religions
China
Muslim & Byzantine Empires
Middle Ages
100
This area was known as the "land between two rivers" and was the "cradle of civilization."
What is MESOPOTAMIA?
100
This man is the one who brought the Ten Commandments to the Jews.
Who is MOSES?
100
Chinese history is broken into (BLANK), which signal the ruling families for each period of histoyr.
What are DYNASTIES?
100
The main religion of the Byzantine Empire.
What is EASTERN ORTHODOX?
100
The lowest level of the social hierarchy was occupied by these people.
Who are SERFS/PEASANTS?
200
This man created one of the first codes of law.
Who is HAMMURABI?
200
The system of class levels used within Hindu cultures.
What is the CASTE SYSTEM?
200
This man led the Mongols to take over China.
Who is GENGHIS KHAN?
200
The ROMAN CATHOLIC Church has its headquarters in this city.
What is ROME?
200
This code of law was signed by King John of England, after he was pressured by the Parliament.
What is the MAGNA CARTA?
300
The definition for PREHISTORY.
What is the time before written records?
300
Siddhartha Gautama is more commonly known by this name.
What is BUDDHA?
300
The name for the path between Europe and China, along which goods were traded.
What is the SILK ROAD?
300
These holy images were used by Christians to remember the holy people of the Church.
What are ICONS?
300
This man founded the Frankish Holy Roman Empire and was known for his support of learning (even though he couldn't read).
Who is CHARLEMAGNE?
400
The other name for the Agricultural Revolution.
What is Neolithic Revolution?
400
The opposite of MONOTHEISM.
What is POLYTHEISM?
400
This man created a code of morals for the Chinese.
Who is CONFUCIUS?
400
Sunni and Shi'a Muslims disagree about who should have succeeded (BLANK).
Who is MUHAMMAD?
400
A code of honor for knights to follow.
What is CHIVALRY?
500
This substance was required for early civilzations to grow.
What is WATER?
500
The cycle of rebirth is known as (BLANK) in Hinduism and Buddhism.
What is REINCARNATION?
500

Explain the The MANDATE OF HEAVEN, and the DYNASTIC cycle

 is the Chinese belief in the divine right to

rule.

If a dynasty provides good government, it has the Mandate of Heaven,

or blessings of the gods. If a dynastyʼs rulers become weak or corrupt,

the gods will withdraw their support and show their displeasure through

natural disasters. When a new leader seizes power, it shows that he

now has the Mandate of Heaven.

500
The split in the Christian Church between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Cathoilc is known by this name.
What is the GREAT SCHISM?
500
European trade was (BLANK) affected by the Middle Ages.
What is NEGATIVELY?
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