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Greeks
Romans
Middle Ages
Black Death
Renaissance
100
What is democracy?
A form of government in which people rule themselves
100
What is a republic?
A form of government in which citizens elect representatives
100
How long did the Middle Ages last?
1,000 years.
100
What spread the Black Death? Who were the carriers?
Rats/fleas
100
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
200
In which what city-state was democracy developed?
Athens
200
In what year was the Roman Republic created?
509 BC
200
Who was on top of the feudalism social hierarchy?
The King
200
How many people died as a result of the Black Death?
25 million
200
Where did the Renaissance begin?
Italy
300
Who could participate in Greek Democracy?
men
300
T/F: Romans believed that everyone was innocent until proven guilty?
true
300
What was the relationship between Nobles (Lords) and Knights (Vassals)?
The Noble gave land to the Knight in exchange for his protection (fighting).
300
What happened to the work force as a result of the Black Death?
There was a shortage of workers
300
Identify one artist from the Renaissance.
Michelangelo, DaVinci
400
Which Greek City-State was centered on the military?
Sparta
400
How long did Roman Representatives stay in office?
1 year
400
What were the Crusades?
The Crusades were a series of wars between Christians and Muslims in order to try to take over the holy land (Palestine)
400
What is the Black Death also known as?
The Bubonic Plague
400
What effect(s) on European society did the Printing Press have?
mass production of books, price of books drops, for the first time in history thousands of people could be reading the same book at the same time.
500
Who wrote "The Republic"?
Plato
500
What is the difference between the form of government created by the Greeks and the form of government created by the Romans?
representatives.
500
What was a positive result of the Crusades?
Trade between Europe and Asia. Exchange of ideas
500
What effect did the Black Death have on the feudal system in Europe?
Peasants and Serfs could now demand payment for their work b/c of the shortage of workers. Feudalism declines.
500
Who invented the Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg