Hellenistic Age
What kingdom did Alexander the Great rule?
Macedonia
What did Emperor Diocletian do when the Roman empire got too big?
He divided it in half
Who was the leader of the Christians? The Muslims?
Jesus and Muhammad
What was a main part of Japanese diet?
Seafood
Another name for the Middle Ages?
Medieval
At what age did Alexander the Great become king of Macedonia?
20
What is the purpose of checks and balances
To make sure no part of government gets too much power over the other
What is the important shrine in Mecca called?
Kaaba
Japanese writing was inspired by
Chinese
Knights who support lords in exchange for land are called...
Vassals
What was the name of the city in Egypt that became a center of learning and culture?
Alexandria
How many consuls were there in the Roman republic?
2
What does the New Testament and Old Testament talk about?
New - Life & teachings of Jesus
What was the traditional Japanese religion?
Shintoism
What is the Magna Carta?
Aristarchus is known for proposing a revolutionary theory about the solar system, what is it?
The Earth revolves around the sun
When Caesar returned to Rome he named himself dictator for how many years?
10
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
1. Statement of Faith
2. Daily prayer
3. Giving to poor and needy
4. fasting during Ramadan
5. Travel to Mecca on hajj
Who had ultimate power in Japan?
Shogun
Which is a true impact of the Crusades?
New ideas were brought to Western Europe and the Middle East
What battle did Alexander win that led him to becoming ruler of the Persians?
Battle of Gaugamela
What were the 3 reasons the Roman empire fell?
-Barbarian invasions
-Empire was too big
- Political crisis
What was the Sunni-Shia split?
The Sunni believed faithful and religious leaders should elect caliphs , while the Shia believed caliphs should be descendants of Muhammad's family
What does Zen Buddhism teach?
Self-Discipline and meditation will lead to wisdom
What event caused a permanent split in the Church?
When Pope Leo IX excommunicated the bishop