Ancient Greece
Which city is known as the birthplace of Democracy?
Athens
After the fall of the Roman Empire, this empire took off.
The Byzantine Empire
This system organized medieval society by ranking people from kings down to peasants based on land and loyalty.
Feudalism
Renaissance means this word in French.
Rebirth
Thinkers during this period believed that reason, not tradition, should guide government and society.
Enlightenment
This is the difference between a monarchy and an oligarchy.
Monarchy has one ruler, Oligarchy has a few rulers
This is the language that was spoken in Rome
Latin
In exchange for protection and a place to live, these workers farmed the land and could not leave without permission.
Serfs
During the Renaissance, these religious leaders in Rome became major patrons of art and architecture.
The Pope
This event began in 1789 when the French people rebelled against the monarchy and demanded liberty and equality.
French Revolution
While Athens focused on education, art, and democracy, this rival city-state focused on military training and discipline.
Sparta
His rise to power and assassination in 44 BCE marked the end of the Roman Republic.
Julias Caesar
Kings, Nobles, Lords, Peasants, Serfs are all examples of hierarchy in what time period?
Medieval Europe
Wealthy families like this one in Florence used their money to support artists, architects, and scholars.
The Medici's
This revolution began in Great Britain and transformed the way goods were made, moving production from hand tools to machines.
Industrial Revolution
Greek colonies spread around these two seas, helping trade and the exchange of ideas flourish.
What are the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea?
This Roman emperor ended the persecution of Christians and made Christianity legal throughout the empire.
Constantine the Great
Charlemagne’s empire became the foundation for this later European empire that lasted for centuries.
Holy Roman Empire
This artist painted The Last Supper and Mona Lisa and was known as a true “Renaissance Man.”
Leonardo da Vinci
This powerful feeling of pride and loyalty to one’s nation helped unite countries like Italy and Germany in the 1800s.
nationalism
After conquering a vast empire, this Macedonian ruler spread Greek culture throughout Asia, creating the Hellenistic world.
Who is Alexander the Great?
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, this city became the center of the Eastern Roman, or Byzantine, Empire.
Constantinople
These events were used to claim the "Holy Land" during the Middle Ages.
The Crusades
This sculptor and painter created David, Pieta, and painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Michelangelo
When Martin Luther wrote the Ninety-Five Theses, his main purpose was to do what?
Get rid of Corrupt leaders