History Strand- Feudalism
A mix of political instability, economic problems, and invasions led to the collapse of this powerful empire in 476 CE.
Rome
Where is the birthplace of democracy?
Athens, Greece
This type of tool shows how human settlements have changed over time by displaying locations, population, and geographic features.
Maps
This form of government, developed in ancient Greece, allows citizens to participate in decision-making and still influences many countries today.
Democracy
This process involves comparing the pros and cons of a choice to decide if it is worth it.
cost-benefit analysis
After Rome’s fall, this system developed in Europe where land was exchanged for loyalty and protection.
Feudalism
What civilizations came up with the idea of Rule of Law?
Rome
This famous network of trade routes connected Asia, Europe, and Africa and helped spread goods, ideas, and religions.
Silk Road
What type of government was created by the Roman's and adopted by the United States of America?
Republic
In a cost-benefit analysis, these are the negative outcomes or sacrifices you must consider before making a decision.
the costs
This group conquered much of Asia, creating a vast empire and helping unify regions like China, but failed to conquer Japan.
The Mongols
Romans are famous for building these structures that carried water over long distances into cities.
Aqueducts
This trade network connected sub-Saharan Africa with the Meditterranean Sea.
The trans-Sahara trade routes.
Why were Greek democracy and the Roman Republic considered a radical departure from earlier forms of government?
They gave more power to citizens and representatives. Power to the people!
When different regions have different natural, human, and capital resources, it leads to this economic behavior where they focus on what they do best.
specialization
Advances in math, medicine, and science from this civilization spread to Europe through trade, conquest, and the Crusades.
Islamic Empires
This religion spread widely throughout the Roman Empire and became one of its most lasting legacies.
Christianity
The spread of religion, language, and technology from one culture to another is known by this term.
Cultural Diffusion
Who held the most power in feudalism?
The King or Queen. The Monarch.
Countries exchange goods and services with one another because they cannot produce everything themselves; this is known as this concept.
What is trade (or interdependence)
This major religious movement led to the creation of Protestant churches and reduced the power of the Catholic Church.
The Protestant Reformation
The fall of this civilizations brought about the Middle Ages.
Rome
What is one major world religion we learned about in class this year?
Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism
What is theocracy?
Ruled by religion.
A company deciding whether to build a new factory would most likely use this type of analysis to weigh expenses against expected profits.
a cost-benefit analysis