Unit 1
What was Mesopotamia
Also known as the fertile crescent. It was very rich farmland.
What was Harappa and Mohenjo Daro
the two great cities of the Indus Valley Civilization,
What was an Assembly
All Spartan males aged 30 or over could support or veto the council's recommendations by shouting out their votes.
What were the Crusades
series of holy wars that were made to take back the holy land
What is Hammurabi’s Code
A codified system of laws, 282 rules
What are Monsoons
are a storm that causes heavy flooding and extreme wind damage
Who was Julius Caesar
Used power to gain high political status and then was appointed dictator and was later made dictator for life.
Who was Pope Urban II
Pope who was highly influential and gave rise to the crusades
What was considered the Gift of the Nile
water, transportation, trade, papyrus, fish and other animals, and rich black soil. Egyptian civilization.
What were Plebeians
Could not hold government positions but could vote. Eventually given an assembly and tribunes to protect rights
What was Pax Romana
age of roman peace
What was The People's Crusade
a large amount of people who went and pillaged/marched to the holy land not an official crusade, Everyone died.
What was the Pharaoh
A ruler in Egypt that was considered to be a God.
What were the Twelve Tables
A written law code meant to prevent patricians from being able to exploit the law and dominate the plebeians.
Why did Rome Fall?
There was a string of military losses sustained against outside forces. Leading to instability in the empire.
What was The Levant
the area in middle east that is ancient and holy
What were the Pyramids
They are a monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top, especially one built of stone as a royal tomb in ancient Egypt.
What was the Greek Senate
28 councilmen (men over 60 and elected for life by the citizens) and the 2 kings. They acted as judges and proposed laws to the citizens' assembly.
What was the Holy Roman Empire
it is similar to Rome but the pope has a large amount of power alongside the emperor.
What are the Two Swords Metaphor (Church and State)
there are two great powers in the country with equal power