How many Punic wars are there and who fought in them?
There were 3 Punic wars. Carthage and Rome fought against each other.
100
Explain what the golden age is.
It is a time period in the Middle East when new inventions and ideas were being developed.
100
What is feudalism and how did it fall?
A way to protect the people and it fell because the lords had to sell their manors.
100
What is a city state?
A city state is like a country that has its own government and laws.
200
What is a Republic? What year did the Romans begin to use a republic.
A republic is a form of government in which citizens elect there leaders. Romans began to use this republic in 509 BC.
200
What was the cause of the Punic wars?
Athens democracy, Sparta was worried about their strength and spreading ideas.
200
What are some ideas Roman relieved from Greece?
Sculptures and literature.
200
List all 4 classes in feudalism.
1st the king 2nd the lords 3rd the knights 4th the peasants
200
What is checks and balances?
Checks and balances make sure one branch of government is not more powerful than another.
300
What is checks and balances?
Checks and balances is a type of system that was designed to prevent one branch from being more powerful then the other.
300
Who was the famous general who led his troops in the 2nd Punic war?
Hannibal was a famous general who led his troops in the 2nd Punic war.
300
What are 2 inventions Rome developed?
Aquaducts, roads, amphitheater, and basilicas building
300
Why were the Turks forced to move to the Middle East?
The Turks were originally from Central Asia but they were forced to move because the mongles. Then they began to move into the Middle East.
300
What is the plague and how did it spread?
The plague is a disease that was spread through the Silk Road.
400
What is Roman justice?
The legal system says we should treat everyone the same. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty.
400
What happened in the 4th crusade?
The crusaders were sent out to conquer Jerusalem but the Christians invaded Constantinople instead. They destroyed the city by burning in it down and killing citizens.
400
What did casting iron do?
Casting iron held heavy objects up.
400
Why did Constantine chose its location.
Constantinople was surrounded by water. It also had a trade station in the middle so they were able to trade often.
400
What is cultural diffusion?
The spreading of cultural elements from one cultural to another.
500
Explain what the Megna Carta is?
The Megna Carta is a document that was signed by King John of England in 1215. This document took power away from the king and gave it to the people.
500
Discribe the Germanic invasions.
The Visigoths were forced to move into the Western Empire. They defeated the Western Roman Empire in 378 A.D. In 476 AD the Vandals fully conquered Rome, which ended the Western Roman Empire.
Explain the geography and location of the Middle East
The Middle East is made up of different countries. The majority of the countries are located on Asia. Desserts make up a lot of land in the Middle East, which causes unfertile land. Temperatures during the day can rise to 120 degrees and at night can drop the the 30s.
500
Who was Marco Polo and what was he famous for?
Marco Polo was a European explorer who traveled to Asia along the Silk Road. While he was in China he exchanged ideas with Kublai Khan. He was most famous for writing a book called "the travels of Marco Polo". In the book he tells people of Europe all about things he saw in China including inventions. Most of the people of Europe did not believe him.