Middle Ages
Rome
Alexander the Great
Ancient Greece
RANDOM
100
The name of the men who fought to defend the manors
Knights
100
The Roman form of government was called a:
Republic
100
For what is Alexander the Great most well known?
Conquering many lands
100
This was a military society that began training their soldiers at age 7.
Sparta
100
The study of the past that includes looking at the artifacts people left behind is called _____________.
archaeology
200
This disease was spread by the fleas on rats and eventually killed millions of people.
The Black Death
200
Roman art and architecture was influenced by:
the Greeks
200
Why was Alexander unable to conquer India?
His soldiers were tired of fighting and wanted to go home.
200
This was an artistic Greek society that felt it was important to question the meaning of life.
Athens
200
During the Middle Ages very few people could read or write. How did writings from the ancient times survive?
The scribes in the church copied the ancient writings
300
The Crusades were battles fought between these two groups:
Christians and Muslims
300
The land taken over by Rome that was outside of Rome and governed by generals was called _____________.
provinces
300
Why did Alexander's empire fall apart after he died?
He did not train anyone to take over for him
300
This Greek civilization believed that only healthy baby boys should be allowed to live.
Sparta
300
Why did the teachings of Jesus and Mohammad appeal to the poor?
He gave them hope of a better life in heaven
400
This young person learned a trade from a master. They often lived in the master's house while learning and did not receive any pay.
An apprentice
400
A tall structure that had arches and looked like a bridge that carries water over a long distance
Aqueduct
400
Alexander was able to defeat the ______________, something his father King Phillip was not able to do before he died.
Persia
400
Greek city-states each developed very differently because
they were separated by mountains
400
WHO killed Julius Caesar and WHY?
The Roman Senate killed Julius Caesar because they thought he was becoming too powerful.
500
The name of the founder of Islam is:
Muhammad
500
Rome ______________ Christians, or treated them badly.
persecuted
500
Who was Alexander the Great's teacher?
Aristotle
500
The great thinkers of Greece were called ______________.
philosophers.
500
People who move around a lot and do not live in one place are called _________.
nomads
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