Early On
The rulers of ancient Egypt who were also the kingdom's religious leader
Pharaoh
The religious and moral law code of the Hebrew people
Ten Commandments
The group that started in Scandinavia and migrated to/invaded Russia ( also sacking the coats of Western Europe)
Vikings
Rival of Marc Anthony. Formerly known as Octavian
Augustus Caesar
One of the two joint Spanish monarchs who unified Spain, sent Columbus to the Americas, and led the inquisition
Isabella and/or Ferdinand
Word meaning passed down through family. It is often how dynasties continue
Hereditary (Rule)
A very harsh code of laws- among the first. "An eye for an eye". From Mesopotamia
Code of Hammurabi
One of the two groups that migrated to/invaded England, initially based in continental Europe
Angles or Saxons
The final stage of Athenian Government. Following Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Tyranny
Democracy
Leader of the Norman Conquest, uniting most of England
William the Conqueror
The large scale construction project by Qin Shi Huangdi
The Great Wall of China
The Byzantine ruler who re-codified Roman law due to its complex and contradictory nature
Justinian
This Kingdom or Tribe emerged as the largest force in feudal western Europe
Franks
The leader of the Athenian Golden Age. He extended democracy and rebuilt the city following the Persian War(s), even constructing the Parthenon
Pericles
Russian leader who threw out the Mongols and centralized power in Moscow
Ivan the Great
Considered the father or patriarch of the Hebrews. He plays a major role in three of the world's largest religions
Abraham
The original law code of Rome giving various rights to citizens. Known as Duodecim Tabulae in Latin
Twelve Tables
Crowned first Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III
Charlemagne
Sparta, the most militaristic city-state was ruled by a 'small group of people'. A small group of people in power is known as...
(Starts with an 'O')
Oligarchy
Common law had its beginnings during the reign of this English monarch
Henry II
Persia was known for its religious tolerance, the Royal Road, Zoroastrianism, and creating this word meaning 'large scale government'
Bureaucracy
A code set up by Confucius. The word meaning 'courteous' or respectful is still important in Chinese society today
Code of Politeness
The group that migrated from central Asia to modern day Hungary
Magyars
The aristocratic governing body of the Roman Republic, made up of approximately 300 members
Senate (SPQR)
Spanish King who expanded the Spanish Empire in the Western Hemisphere. He was also the Holy Roman Emperor
Charles V