Intro to History
This area was known as the "land between two rivers" and was the "cradle of civilization."
What is MESOPOTAMIA?
The main religion of the Byzantine Empire.
What is EASTERN ORTHODOX?
The lowest level of the feudal structure was occupied by these people.
Who are SERFS/PEASANTS?
This man created one of the first codes of law., it was extremely harsh "an eye for an eye"
Who is HAMMURABI?
The system of class levels used within Hindu cultures.
What is the CASTE SYSTEM?
The ROMAN CATHOLIC Church has its headquarters in this city.
What is ROME?
This was the series of wars fought to regain control of the holy land, or to show Catholic power.
What is the CRUSADES?
The definition for PREHISTORY.
What is the time before written records?
Siddhartha Gautama is more commonly known by this name.
What is BUDDHA?
These holy images were used by Christians to remember the holy people of the Church.
What are ICONS?
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?
The other name for the Agricultural Revolution or the transition from Hunting and Gathering to Farming.
What is Neolithic Revolution?
The opposite of MONOTHEISM.
What is POLYTHEISM?
Sunni and Shi'a Muslims disagree about who should have succeeded (BLANK).
Who is MUHAMMAD?
This group or organization of people had the greatest effect on the lives of average European citizens during the Middle Ages.
What is the CATHOLIC CHURCH?
Early civilizations were primarily built around this geological feature.
What is a RIVER?
The cycle of rebirth is known as (BLANK) in Hinduism and Buddhism.
What is REINCARNATION?
This gave the Chinese Emperors of their power, the idea that they were chosen by the gods?
What is the MANDATE OF HEAVEN?
The split in the Christian Church between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Cathoilc is known by this name.
What is the GREAT SCHISM?
The primary infection vector for humans during the black plague, came on ships from Asia and spread through trade to Europe.
What is FLEAS ON RATS?