Greece
A group of islands
Archipelago
These were the two, probably mythical, brothers who built the city of Rome
Romulus and Remus
Muhammad
The social class system of the Dark/Middle Ages in which kings would give some of their land to nobles/lords, making them vassals.
Feudalism
“I passed through the seven levels fo the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly-twirly gumdrops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.”
Elf
After Draco failed to create a working government in Athens, this individual came in and set the ground work for democracy.
Solon
The Punic Wars were fought between Rome and this civilization.
Carthage
The Islamic schism separated Muslims into these two groups
Sunni and Shia
Originally from Scandinavia, this group of people raided areas of Europe before eventually settling in some of those areas.
Vikings
“I made my family disappear.”
Home Alone
Athens, Sparta, and the rest of ancient Greece had to work together to defeat this enemy, led by Xerxes.
Persia
Julius Caesar, Crassus, and Pompeius Magnus formed this government type.
1st Triumvirate
This Islamic Empire expanded into India and built the Taj Mahal
Mughal Empire
At the Council of Claremont, this pope called for Christians to take up arms and recapture the Holy Lands from Muslim control.
Urban II
“Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.”
It’s a Wonderful Life
Name of the war in which Athens and Sparta fought against each other.
Peloponnesian Wars
A period of peace and prosperity during the Roman Empire is known as...
Pax Romana
The leader of the Islamic Empire after the death of Muhammad.
Caliphate
While best known for wiping out a large chunk of the population, this disease also had some positive economic effects.
Black Death
“Just remember, the true spirit of Chistmas lies in your heart”
The Polar Express
His father, Philip II of Macedonia, conquered most of Greece. He learned from Aristotle and eventually conquered most of the known world.
Alexander the Great
The two types of citizens in the Roman Republic were...
Patricians and Plebeians
The first Muslim dynasty, they expanded all the way into Europe but were finally stopped at the battle of Tours.
Umayyad Dynasty
This kingdom limited the power of its king and gave rights to citizens by adopting the Magna Carta in 1215.
England
“Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you in the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?
Christmas Vacation