Ancient Civs
Governments
My Role
Vocabulary
Leaders
100
Civilization found between two major rivers.
What is Mesopotamia.
100
Political and economic system where the government controls all three factors of production.
What is communism.
100
The greatest lords of Europe that governed the nation-states.
What is King and Queen.
100
Land that was used and distributed by vassals.
What is fief.
100
Conquered King Harold of England and became known as the Conqueror.
Who is William, Duke of Normandy.
200
Babylonians wrote on these clay tablets in order to communicate throughout generations. The type of writing is referred to.
What is cuneiform.
200
Political power controlled by the government, led by the military. Usually appoints a dictator.
What is fascism.
200
Vassals who served their noble lords in exchange for land.
What is a knight.
200
African nomadic group that spread information and technology throughout the Ancient times and Medieval times.
What are the Moors.
200
Led France into 30 years war and sided with Protestantism during this time period.
Who is Cardinal Richelieu
300
The trade route that brought many civilizations together for economic growth and food source.
What is the Silk Road.
300
Political structure that has not worked in the history of attempts due to lack of any government.
What is anarchy.
300
The clear divide in social constructs within a society to create unity and collaboration within a community during the medieval period.
What is feudalism.
300
At seven years of age the knight begins training as this.
What is page.
300
United Christian Spain, defeated the Moors, and funded Columbus voyage
Who is Ferdinand and Isabella.
400
The tomb of a pharaoh is found in many pyramids in Egypt. The bodies were placed in these coffin-like structures.
What is a sarcophagus.
400
Where voting public elects individuals to represent them in the law making process and choosing a political lead within the government.
What is representative government.
400
Vassals of Kings and Queens who owned and distributed land.
What is a noble.
400
Peasants who worked on the lord's manor.
What is a serf.
400
Westernized Russia and began trading across the seas causing Russia to become better funded and a wealthy nation.
Who is Peter the Great.
500
The first group of people to use paper-like materials to write their information on allowing for better communication between the generations.
Who are Egyptians.
500
King or Queen governs with complete authority and has say so in all political matters. People must do what is stated by those governing.
What is absolute monarchy.
500
Lower life expectancy. Toiled the land and completed tasks for their vassals with little complaint. Also responsible for paying the nation-states taxes.
What are the peasants.
500
The idea that King's get their power from God and not parliament which allowed for absolutism.
What is divine power.
500
Expanded Russia's territories allowing Russia to gain more power and these actions impacted their political reach.
Who is Catherine the Great.