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The father of all three monotheistic religions, took his people to Canaan and started the religion of Judaism
Who is Abraham
I n his attempt to sail to India, this explorer made a pit stop and discovered the wealth of this modern nation state that would remain a colony until the 1990's
What is Mozambique?
The famous amphitheater where gladiators fought to the death in Rome
What is the Colisseum?
The American document that was inspired by the Magna Carta
What is the Declaration of Independence?
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When government is ruled by a group of people.
What is an oligarchy?
Year one of the Christian calendar begins with this prophets birthday
Who is Jesus?
This famous explorer traveled to China and stayed as an invited guest with the Mongols. His name is also the name of a popular children's game
Who is Marco Polo
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The giant fortress in the Shona Empire
What is Great Zimbabwe?
An African storyteller who passes down history and morals
What is a griot?
When leadership remains in a family until they are overthrown
What is a Dynasty?
After being prompted by the Angel Gabriel, this man founded the religion of Islam
Who is Muhammad
This King of France side lined the Church by having Pope Boniface arrested and sentenced to death. Luckily he escaped
Who is King Philip?
The defense structure built in China over three dynasties
What is the Great Wall of China?
This is the traditional African religion
What is Animism?
When leadership is passed from father to son in a Kingdom
What is a Monarchy?
After hearing voices from God this young girl helped France to victory against the English and was burned at the stake
Who is Joan of Arc
This famous King followed the church's advice against divorce and instead opted to behead several of his wives.
Who is King Henry VIII
The Aztecs built their city on the Lakes and grew their food on these floating beds
What is Chinampas
When a rural area takes on the characteristics of a city
What is Urbanization
When government is ruled by the people
What is a Democracy?
This English King went off to fight in the Crusades leaving his younger brother John to deal with the affairs of state
Who is Richard the Lionheart
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This European city was the western center of commerce, education, and innovation for the Muslim Empire and was the largest European city. It was recaptured by the Christians in 1236
What is Cordoba?
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This building houses the leader of the executive branch in the United States.
What is the White House?
When a person in a position of authority takes advantage of that position and there is a decay of values and trust.
What is Political Corruption?
When a charismatic individual usually supported by the military usurps power
What is a tyrant, (dictator)