Ancient Civilizations
This is the period after humans evolved, but before they invented writing
What is prehistory?
An organized system of thought popularized in Greece that asked questions about life and government.
What is philosophy?
This type of person took over the Roman government and took the power for themselves.
What is a dictator?
The period that had a revival of interest in ancient Roman and Greek culture.
What is the renaissance?
The type of person that made up 95% of the world's population in 1750, but very little of its wealth.
What is a commoner?
The civilization known for developing the "Mandate of Heaven"
What is Ancient China?
This is the type of civilization common in early ancient Greece. There were many throughout Greece.
What is a city-state?
The type of person that could run for office in ancient Rome?
What is a patrician?
This document saw power shift back to the nobles in England.
What is the Magna Carta?
The most popular form of government in 1750.
What is an absolute monarchy?
The type of thing that civilizations developed near
What is a river?
The city-state that was known for its military and aggressiveness.
What is Sparta?
The type of government that early ancient Rome was.
What is a republic?
The type of Christianity that emerged from reformation.
What is Protestantism?
The most common type of farmer in 1750. Produced just enough for their family to survive.
What is a subsistence farmer?
The reason that ancient Israel was disliked by its neighbors
What is monotheism?
This type of government was invented in ancient Athens. It meant that citizens voted directly on the issues.
What is direct democracy?
The reason that Romans thought Christians were not loyal.
What is because they would not worship the Roman Gods?
The legislative body that was created shortly after the signing of the Magna Carta in England.
What is parliament?
The European equivalent of the Mandate of Heaven.
What is the divine right of kings?
Along with writing, cities, social structure, religion, and government, this is one of the six characteristics of civilization?
What is art/civilization?
This is one of the reasons that Athenian democracy did not serve all people equally. (multiple correct answers)
What is women/non-citizens/slaves could not vote?
The biggest political right that plebeians gained in the Roman Republic.
What is to veto new laws?
This man had disagreements with the Catholic Church and led the reformation.
Who is Martin Luther?
This type of commoner job could actually lead to you becoming an elite.
What is a merchant?