Colonial Era/Early Nation
First successful colony in the U.S.
Jamestown
Certain states did not ratify (approve) the Constitution until this was added to it
This group of people were called ___________.
Bill of Rights
Anti-Federalists
Considered the early leader of Federalist party:
Considered the early leader of the Democratic-Republican party:
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jeffeson
Name three Chinese inventions made during the Tang or Song dynasty
What were three causes that led the Roman Empire to fall
Inflation, Corrupt Emperors, Urban decay, Germanic Invasions, Borders too big, Slavery, Unemployment
The New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan came together to be called....
What is the Great Compromise?
The Father of the Constitution
Give one reason why
James Madison
Presidents followed this Washington idea for more than a century. This decision by Washington turned into the 22nd Amendment.
Serving two terms
Emperor of Mali who brought Islam to Africa, helped the empire control salt and gold trade, and set up cities of learning
Capital of the Byzantine empire
What modern day country?
Constantinople
Turkey
Native American leader who formed a confederation of tribes to fight the U.S. during the War of 1812
Tecumseh
The main criticism for this document was that it did not give enough power to the federal (central) government.
What is the Articles of Confederation
Name two Muslim innovations/inventions
1) Name this painting
2) Who is the artist?
3) Who are the two central figures in the painting?
Raphael
The School of Athens
Plato and Aristotle
What was the main effect of the Crusades?
Learning in Europe/brought out of the Dark Ages
Name five events that led to the Revolutionary War
French and Indian War, Pontiac’s Rebellion Proclamation of 1763, Formation of Sons of Liberty, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, 1st Continental Congress, Lexington and Concord, 2nd Continental Congress, Common Sense, Dec of Ind
This amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is 4th Amendment?
Name and explain one reason why the Ming dynasty closed its borders to the outside world?
1) Zheng He's death
2) introduction of Europeans and Christianity
3) too much influence against Confucianism
This is how the Black Death spread to Europe; where did it originate? Through what trade route?
Fleas on rats; Mongolia; Silk Road
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
This is how Pope __________ convinced Western Europe to join the Crusades
Pope Urban II; by promising salvation (sins will be forgiven)
From which of the following Enlightenment thinkers did the Declaration of Independence adopt many of its principles?
What were these three original principles or rights?
John Locke
Life, liberty, and property
As stated in the Bill of Rights, are our rights absolute?
Give one example
No, rights, are at times, limited.
Example: Can't yell "fire" in a crowded theatre.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
-Prayer, Charity, Fasting, Declaration of faith, and Pilgrimage
Feudal hierarchy of medieval Japan
emperor --> shogun --> daimyo --> samurai --> peasant
This is the piece of Renaissance literature of a man’s journey from hell to purgatory to heaven- considered by many to be the greatest piece of poetry in the world.
Name the title of the book and the author
Dante Alighieri's The Divine Comedy