Ancient Greece
The largest Greek island
Crete
Great military leader who called himself "Dictator for Life"
Julius Caesar
He built the Byzantine empire into a great force
Justinian
This killed over 25 million people in Europe
The Black Death, bubonic plague
How many languages are spoken in Europe today?
a) over 50 b) over 100 c) over 200 d) over 500
c) over 200
The capital of Greece
Athens
He was the first emperor of Rome
Augustus Caesar
The split within the Christian church
The Great Schizm
A series of military campaigns to establish Christian control over the Holy Land
The Crusades
What 4 nations are part of the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
The Greek city-state emphasized strength and military
This was a time of peace in Rome
Pax Romana
The capital of the Byzantine empire
Constatinople
Europeans falsely blamed these people for the "Black Death"
The Jews
What is the most populous city in Europe?
a) Paris b) Moscow c) London d) Rome
b) Moscow
They had a strong Navy
Athens
The language spoken in ancient Rome
Latin
The western church
A system of rule in the Middle Ages based on land ownership
Feudalism
What is the most popular religion in Europe today?
a) Christianity b) Judaism c) Islam d) Hinduism
a) Christianity
The war between Sparta and Athens
Pelopennisian War
This emperor split the Roman empire in half (East and west)
Diocletian
They conquered Constantinople
The Ottomans
This military leader successfully spread Christianity throughout Europe
Charlamagne
What is the hottest European country?
a) Greece b) Cyprus c) Malta d) Italy
c) Malta