Earliest Civilizations
Who ruled Ancient Egypt?
Pharoahs
Greek city-states are called what?
Polis
Ancient Rome was the birthplace for what major religion?
Christianity
Who founded Islam?
Muhammad
What event led to the beginning of the Middle Ages?
The fall of Rome
What does Mesopotamia mean?
land between rivers
The world's first democracy came out of what polis?
Athens
What architectural feature are the Romans known for creating?
The arch
What are the 2 main branches of Islam?
Sunni & Shia
Describe the role of the church during the Middle Ages.
The church was the center of the town and had more authority than rulers.
What river did ancient Egyptians settle around?
Nile River
Which Roman emperor brought an end to the Roman Republic and began the Roman Empire?
Julius Ceasar
What led to the split in Islam?
Muhammad did not name a clear successor before he died.
What is the main goal of the Crusades?
To take over Jerusalem from the Muslims
What is the name of the first written law, which was extremely strict and displayed in the town for all to see?
Hammurabi's Code
Socrates was put to death for what charge?
Corrupting the youth
Who won all 3 Punic Wars?
The Romans defeated Carthage.
What city did Muhammad flee to after being threatened to be killed in Mecca?
Medina
What was the Great Schism?
the permanent split between eastern and western Christianity
Which civilization developed the wheel and cuneiform?
Sumerians
What is considered to be Alexander the Great's GREATEST accomplishment?
Spreading Greek culture
Why did the 3rd Punic War occur?
The Romans feared another invasion from Carthage.
List the 5 Pillars of faith
Give to charity, submission to Allah, Hajj, fast during Ramadan, pray 5 times a day towards Mecca
Who was crowned emperor of Rome by Pope Leo III?
Charlemagne