The term for a time of great change.
What is a "REVOLUTION"?
The name of the famous Macedonian king who united the Greeks, defeated the Persian Empire, and is known for having spread Greek influence and ideas across most of the known world. He is known for having never lost a battle.
Who is "ALEXANDER THE GREAT"?
A valuable yet nonrenewable resource that is found in large abundance in the Middle East.
What is "PETROLEUM OIL"?
This country attempted to conquer its southern neighbor in an attempt to create a single communist country through the assistance of China and the Soviet Union.
What is "NORTH KOREA"?
This mountain range separates the countries of Europe and Asia and stops the arctic winds of Siberia from overtaking the rest of the European continent.
What are the "URAL MOUNTAINS"?
The government which was originally created in the city of Athens in which individuals vote and elect representatives as opposed to only one person having all the power.
What is "DEMOCRACY"?
The social system that arose during the Middle Ages in which kings, lords, knights, and peasants were all located within a chain of command and provided land in exchange for services.
What is the "FEUDAL SYSTEM"?
The city that is considered holy ground for Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
What is "JERUSALEM"?
This religion believes in escaping the constant cycle of reincarnation by completing a series of steps known as the Eight-Fold Path in the pursuit of enlightenment.
What is "BUDDHISM"?
This famous city is home to the largest building on Earth; the Burj Khalifa, and became a successful metropolis by diversifying its economy instead of relying solely on the export of petroleum oil.
What is "DUBAI"?
This form of map primarily focuses on man-made entities such as countries, cities, states, and streets.
What is a "POLITICAL MAP"?
The terrible loss of life that led to the deaths of one-third of the population of Europe, leading to an increased value in peasant labor and ultimately the rise of the golden age period known as the Renaissance.
What is the "BLACK DEATH/BUBONIC PLAGUE"?
This river always is considered the longest on Earth and always flows north while also allowing the ancient civilization of Egypt to grow and flourish.
What is the "NILE"?
This individual is known for having pioneered modern nonviolent resistance movements and also served as an inspiration for later civil rights leaders, having freed India from the grip of the British Empire.
Who was "MOHANDAS GANDHI"?
The government/economic system of the Soviet Union in which all property and businesses are publicly owned, typically by the government.
What is "COMMUNISM"?
A form of government in which one person has all the power and takes it by force, normally through military means.
What is a "DICTATORSHIP"?
The term for the "holy wars" in which European Christians and Middle Eastern Muslims fought for the control of territory considered holy to both religions.
What are the "CRUSADES"?
The term for the three collective religions that began in the Middle East; Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
What are the "THREE ABRAHAMIC FAITHS"?
This island is the center for debate between China and most of the world over its status as a country. Known by the island's name, this community refers to itself as the Republic of China and has yet to be considered a country by the United States despite positive relations.
What is "TAIWAN"?
This famous mountain range has often served as a natural barrier for most of southern/western Europe, is known for its use in ecotourism, and its importance in creating many of Europe's rivers.
What is the "ALPS"?
This economic sector focuses on services, business in which a person's life is made easier or more enjoyable.
What is the "TERTIARY SECTOR"?
This German monk is responsible for having began the Reformation by nailing his 95 Theses to a church door, starting a rebellion against the corrupt practices of the Roman Catholic Church.
Who is "MARTIN LUTHER"?
A country that is considered one of the most powerful and prosperous in the Middle East due to its vast oil reserves and the fact that the city of Mecca is located within its borders. It is also one of the few absolute monarchies on Earth.
What is "SAUDI ARABIA"?
These derelict living spaces are the result of when a city's population grows faster than the city can accommodate and is normally due to wealth not being equally shared. It has become a more substantial problem in the cities of India.
What are "SLUMS"?
This document was created by the United Nations and lists every human right that every human shares upon birth regardless of their country of origin.
What is the "UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS"?