What is the idea that people can govern themselves called?
Democracy
100
What religion was developed by the Hebrews?
Judaism
100
Who was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity?
Constantine
100
What type of government did the Romans form?
A republic
100
What is a city-state?
A self-governing state made up of a city and surrounding territories
200
What is the lawmaking body of England?
Parliament
200
How were Judaism, Islam, and Christianity similar?
All believed in one God (an example of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ )
200
Who was King Midas?
King Midas was granted the power of a 'golden touch' by Dionysus. After realizing he was unable to eat, drink, or touch his own daughter without turning them to gold, he begged to have the wish taken back.
200
What type of government was created in Greece? Specifically, which city?
Democracy was created in Athens
200
What is a monarchy?
Government ruled by one.
300
What was an intellectual movement of the 17th & 18th centuries?
Enlightenment
300
What was a written code of law for the Jews?
The Ten Commandments
300
Name at least three Enlightenment Thinkers
Bonus Points: Name what form of government they believed in
Hobbes said people need to accept control from an absolute monarchy (otherwise there will be chaos). He believed in Absolute Monarchy.
Locke said people have natural rights, such as life, liberty, and property. He believed in limited government.
Rousseau said the good of the community is more important than the individual.
Montesquieu created separation of powers, as well as checks and balances.
Voltaire talked about the abuses of power and the need for freedom of speech.
300
What does polytheism mean?
The belief in many gods
300
What is the difference between direct democracy (Greece) and representative government (Rome)?
Direct Democracy: In Greece, all men voted on every law.
Representative Government: In Rome, only representatives elected by the people could make and vote on laws.
400
What is the political and economic system of the Middle Ages?
Feudalism
400
A protest movement against the Roman Catholic Church
Reformation
400
Who introduced the idea of citizens participating directly in government (direct democracy)?
The document drawn up by nobles in 1215 guaranteeing basic political rights in England was called what?
The Magna Carta
500
What is a state ruled by the noble class called?
Aristocracy
500
What cultural movement began in Italy in the 1300s and later spread throughout Europe.? (Hint: During this time, Europeans became interested in life on earth and focused on the importance of the individual)
Renaissance
500
Name at least two leaders of Greece, Rome, or Macedonia that were able to capture a lot of land during their rule
Caesar, Augustus, Alexander the Great, Agamemnon, Constantine
500
Name two comparisons between Christianity and Roman/Greek/Egyptian Mythology
- Romulus/Remus & Moses
- Cain/Abel & Romulus/Remus
- Dionysus & Jesus
- Isis/Horus & Mary/Jesus
- Horus & Jesus
500
DAILY DOUBLE
What was the Edict of Milan?
Emperor Constantine created the Edict of Milan to promote religious tolerance throughout the empire, meaning anyone can worship any religion they want to.