World SOL 3

First Cities

100

The rulers of ancient Egypt who were also the kingdom's religious leader

Pharaoh

200

Word meaning passed down through family. It is often how dynasties contine

Hereditary (Rule)

300

The large scale construction project by Qin Shi Huangdi

The Great Wall of China

400

Considered the father or patriarch of the Hebrews. He plays a major role in three of the world's largest religions

Abraham

500

Persia was known for its religious tolerance, the Royal Road, Zoroastrianism, and creating this word meaning 'large scale government'

Bureaucracy 

Learning to Code

100

The religious and moral law code of the Hebrew people

Ten Commandments

200

An eye for an eye. Mesopotamian

Code of Hammurabi

300

The Byzantine ruler who re-codified Roman law due to its complex and contradictory nature

Justinian

400

The original law code of Rome giving various rights to citizens. Known as Duodecim Tabulae in Latin

Twelve Tables

500

A code set up by Confucius. The word meaning 'courteous' or respectful is still important in Chinese society today

Code of Politeness

Migrations & Invasions

100

The group that started in Scandinavia and migrated to/invaded Russia

Vikings

200

One of the two groups that migrated to/invaded England, initially based in continental Europe

Angles or Saxons

300

This Kingdom or Tribe emerged as the largest force in feudal western Europe

Franks

400

Crowned first Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III

Charlemagne

500

The group that migrated from central Asia to modern day Hungary

Magyars

The Classics

100

Rival of Marc Anthony. Formerly known as Octavian

Augustus Caesar

200

The final stage of Athenian Government. Following Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Tyranny

Democracy

300

The leader of the Athenian Golden Age. He extended democracy and rebuilt the city following the Persian War(s), even constructing the Parthenon

Pericles

400

Sparta, the most militaristic city-state was ruled by a 'small group of people'. A small group of people in power is known as...

(Stars with an 'O')

Oligarchy

500

The aristocratic governing body of the Roman Republic made up of approximately 300 members

Senate (SPQR)

Nation States

100

Joint Spanish monarchs who unified Spain, sent Columbus, and led the inquisition (One name is acceptable)

Isabella and/or Ferdinand

200

Leader of the Norman Conquest, uniting most of England

William the Conqueror

300

Russian leader who threw out the Mongols and centralized power in Moscow

Ivan the Great

400

Common law had its beginnings during the reign of this English monarch

Henry II

500

Spanish Emperor who expanded the Spanish Empire in the Western Hemisphere. He was also the Holy Roman Emperor

Charles V