Unit 1: Democracy
Unit 2: Islamic Empires
Unit 3: East Asia
Unit 4:Early Middle Ages
Unit 5: Africa
Mr. Rosenfeld Injuries
Unit 6: The Americas
100
Whch Enlightenment thinker believed there should be a “separation of powers” in government between legislative, executive, and judicial branches:Locke, Montesqieu or Russeau
Montesquieu
100
Defeated because the other Empire murdered the political leaders of this Empire
Umayyads (they came first, then Abbasids came later)
100
Korea and other parts of East Asia believed in Buddhism. What are some of the main ideas of Buddhism?
Life is suffering, Meditation and peaceful life are important
100
What's a Fine and what kind of crime could you get that for?
A sum of Money paid to the lord for a minor crime but you had to be rich to afford this!
100
What's a matrilineal society?
A Society based on mother's heritage. Many early African societies were Matrilineal
100
How many of my knees have gotten surgery?
1 (left knee)
100
What was Teotihuacan?
An early city state for the Aztecs that was a major trade network, called the city of the gods
200
First government system in Greece before they became a democracy
Monarchy
200
In the Ottoman Empire, what was the role of the Sultan?
An Islamic leader who ensured that justice was served
200
Name a reason the Mongols invaded new territories
Grass wasn't growing (needed resources), and trade was lost with China / Muslim Empires
200
What's a Tithe?
Peasants who work on a manor pay a tax to the church
200
What type of states were found in the Swahili region of East Africa?
City States
200
How long does it take a new toenail to grow in if one falls out
Like 6 weeks
200
What type of construction did the Aztecs copy from the Mayans? (The Mayans existed much earlier than the Aztecs)
Pyramids
300
Religion that relies upon the Ten Commandments as the main source of its moral code
Judaism (partial credit christianity)
300
In the Ottoman empire, what was the Millet System?
A way to give non-muslims limited power over their own affairs
300
Name two scientific innovations during the Tang and Song Dynasties
Moveable type, Gunpowder, Compass, new Farming techniques
300
Who in the Middle Ages did not have much money but controlled lots of land?
The Lords!
300
What's the name for Old wealthy and respected people who played music and told stories
a Griot
300
How did I get a concussion?
I bonked heads with someone (they bonked with me)
300
Describe Mayan Trade (who did they trade with and what did they trade?)
Mayan cities traded with each other things like slaves, salt, honey, feathers, beans
400
a government where citizens themselves actively rule and make laws, such as in ancient Greece
Direct Democracy (sortition)
400
What pillar of islam demonstrates that spiritual needs outweigh physical needs during Ramadan?
Fasting
400
In Tang and Song China, who were the Gentry?
Important government workers who often lived in cities and had power. Basically like their nobles or aristocrats
400
Why was Moscow such a good place for Russia to have as a capital
Near three major rivers which help with trade
400
What was the predominant religion in Aksum before it was invaded and collapsed?
It was a Christian empire which was eventually invaded and destroyed by Muslim (Islamic) forces
400
How many times have I broken my hand?
Twice (that I know of).
400
What were Mayan Hieroglyphs and who could interpret them?
Pictures used as drawings. Not everyone in Mayan society knew how to read
500
In the Ottoman Empire, who were the Janissaries?
elite soldiers in Turkey, often made up of Christian boys who converted to Islam.
500
Who were the Shogun in Japan?
Military generals of the Emperor's army, the most powerful people in Japan!
500
How did Charlemagne (king of the French) help the Church?
He gave them money and land
500
What was Aksum's response to attacks on their coast city of Adulis?
They moved their capital into a safer place in the mountains
500
How many stitches are the most I've gotten
7 (ran into a tree, on my leg)
500
What is a Quipu
A quipu is a grouping of strings and knots used to measure numbers and keep track of things. Inca did not have a written language so they used Quipus to record things
600
What document states that Free men (basically rich nobles) in England could not be imprisoned without lawful judgment of his peers
The magna carta
600
What pillar of Islam means a responsibility to support those who are less fortunate than oneself
alms giving
600
Why did the Mongols use stirrups?
A place you put your feet while riding a horse, made the mongols better archers / fighters
600
What is The Carolingian Miniscule?
Charlemagne instituted a standardized form of writing called this (everyone wrote the same language)
600
The Songhai empire existed in West Africa. What resource did they control?
Gold! They secured the gold with their strong military. They also controlled the rivers in West Africa
600
How long was a tick behind my ear?
About 10 days
600
What's the vertical economy of the Incas?
Families had some farms high in the mountains and then walked a few days on foot to the selva (jungle) to also farm down there.