Intro to History
This area was known as the "land between two rivers" and was the "cradle of civilization."
What is MESOPOTAMIA?
This man is the one who brought the Ten Commandments to the Jews.
Who is MOSES?
Chinese history is broken into (BLANK), which signal the ruling families for each period of history.
What are DYNASTIES?
The main religion of the Byzantine Empire.
What is EASTERN ORTHODOX?
The lowest level of the social hierarchy was occupied by these people.
Who are SERFS/PEASANTS?
This man created one of the first codes of law.
Who is HAMMURABI?
The system of class levels used within Hindu cultures.
What is the CASTE SYSTEM?
During the late Middle Ages this religion spread across the Middle East, North Africa and even into Spain
What is Islam?
The ROMAN CATHOLIC Church has its headquarters in this city.
What is ROME?
This code of law was signed by King John of England, after he was pressured by the Parliament and other Lords.
What is the MAGNA CARTA?
The definition for PREHISTORY.
What is the time before written records?
Siddhartha Gautama is more commonly known by this name.
What is BUDDHA?
The name for the path between Europe and China, along which goods were traded.
What is the SILK ROAD?
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?
These were not countries but were called what in Early Civilizations.
What are City-States?
The opposite of MONOTHEISM.
What is POLYTHEISM?
This man was one of the richest that ever lived. He was known to pass out Gold to his entourage as he pilgrimaged to Mecca.
Who is Mansa Musa?
Sunni and Shi'a Muslims disagree about who should have succeeded (BLANK).
Who is MUHAMMAD?
A code of honor for knights to follow.
What is CHIVALRY?
This substance was required for early civilizations to sustain life. Also used for trade purposes.
What is WATER?
Who called for a Crusade to the Holy Land by proclaiming "Deus Vult!"
What is Pope Urban II?
Name the three periods of the Middle Ages.
Early Middle Ages
High Middle Ages
Late Middle Ages
The split in the Christian Church between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic is known by this name.
What is the GREAT SCHISM?
During the Middle Ages the farmers used this to rotate crops.
What is the Three Field System?