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What is a peninsula?
A body of land with water on almost all sides.
What is a republic?
A form of government where people vote for their leaders.
Who was Socrates?
A great thinker and teacher in ancient Greece who encouraged questioning of ideas.
Who is Muhammad?
The prophet who founded Islam and is considered the last prophet in Islam.
What was feudalism?
A social system in medieval Europe where land was held in exchange for service.
What two bodies of water did the Greeks sail on?
The Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea.
Who were the senators?
Members of the Senate who held power in the Roman Republic.
What did Aristotle study?
Science, art, and law.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
The basic acts of worship in Islam, which include faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage.
What was the Black Death?
A devastating plague that killed millions in Europe during the Middle Ages.
Who was Alexander the Great?
A king who conquered many lands and became a military leader for Greece.
What was the role of Julius Caesar?
A military general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic.
What are the teachings of Socrates?
He taught people to question their ideas and behaviors.
What is the Koran?
The holy book of Islam containing the teachings of Muhammad.
Who was Empress Theodora?
An influential Byzantine empress known for her political and social reforms.
What is the significance of the Parthenon?
It is a large temple in Athens dedicated to the goddess Athena, symbolizing the power of Athens.
What is the significance of aqueducts?
They were built to carry water into cities, showcasing Roman engineering.
Who was Pericles?
A leader of democracy in Athens during its Golden Age.
What did the Muslims conquer?
They conquered much of the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe.
What changes did trade bring to Europe?
It led to the importance of money, the rise of merchants, and the growth of towns.
What type of government was in Sparta?
An oligarchy with two kings and three social classes.
What is the Byzantine Empire?
The eastern part of the Roman Empire that continued to exist after the fall of Rome.
What is the Golden Age of Greece?
A period of great cultural and political achievement in Athens.
What is the significance of Mecca?
It is the holiest city in Islam, where Muslims perform pilgrimage at the Kaaba.
What are cathedrals?
Large churches built during the Middle Ages, significant for their architecture and religious importance.