Ancient Rome
Name and describe the two groups of people in Ancient Rome.
Plebeians-common citizens, made up 90% of the population.
Patricians-wealthy, powerful citizens, made up 10% of the population.
What was the set of laws called that Theodora's husband made?
Justinian Code/Code of Justinian
This is the holy book of Islam.
Qu'ran/Koran
This is the holy book of Christianity.
The Bible
Who was at the top and bottom of the feudal pyramid?
The king was at the top and serfs/peasants were at the bottom
What type of government did Ancient Rome have?
Republic
Why did the Christian church split?
Over the use of icons
Believers in Islam are called ________.
Muslims
Christianity is based on the teachings of ______ _______.
Jesus Christ
What was the series of "holy wars"?
The Crusades
There were _____ consuls in the Roman Republic and they served for _______.
2 consuls; they served for one year
What famous building did Justinian and Theodora have built?
Hagia Sophia
The holy place of worship for Muslims is called a ________.
mosque
Christianity is a ____________ religion (belief in only one god).
monotheistic
What document was signed by King John in 1215 AND what did it do?
Magna Carta-it limited the power of the king
This part of the Roman Republic had 300 members and was in charge of lawmaking.
The Senate
Who was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in the west? Who was the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the east?
West-Pope
East-Emperor
Who is the founder of the Islamic faith?
Muhammad
What is the name of a Christian place of worship?
church
What two things is feudalism based on?
Loyalty and protection
Name TWO Roman achievements and explain why they were important.
Answers vary.
Aqueducts-brought fresh water to cities.
Road system-connected the empire.
Roman Numerals-helped with trade/accounting.
Describe why the Byzantine Empire was in a good location.
It was located on the water, which allowed for trade. It was also safe from intruders due to being on a peninsula and having the fourth side protected by a wall.
What is a pilgrimage? (hajj)
A journey to a place of religious significance (like to Mecca for Muslims)
Name at least TWO things that happened to Christians when they were persecuted.
Exiled (sent away), imprisoned, crucified, burned, forced to fight wild animals in arenas
What city were the Muslims, Christians, and Jews fighting over?
Jerusalem