Medieval Europe
What was the main religion in Medieval Europe?
Christianity
What natural clues did Polynesians use to navigate?
Stars, waves, and birds
What was the Rosetta Stone used for?
To translate Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs
What is a primary source?
A source created at the time of an event
What does ‘Renaissance’ mean?
Rebirth
What system was based on land, loyalty, and protection?
Feudalism
What type of canoe did Polynesians use for long voyages?
Double-hulled canoes
What were the main social classes in Ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh, priests, scribes, soldiers, craftsmen, farmers...
What is a secondary source?
A source created after an event, describing or analysing it
What period came before the Renaissance?
The Middle Ages
What did ‘chivalry’ mean to knights?
Living by a code of honour
Name one way Polynesians adapted to new islands.
Brought plants, animals, and tools to build sustainable societies
Name one achievement of Ancient China.
Great Wall, invention of paper, or Silk Road trade
What does “chronological order” mean?
Arranging events in the order they occurred in time
How did the Renaissance change European society?
Renewed focus on art, learning, science, and humanism
Who had the most power under the feudal system?
The Monarch
What do Lapita pottery remains help archaeologists trace?
Polynesian migration across the Pacific
What was one aspect of daily life in Ancient Egypt?
Farming along the Nile or belief in the afterlife
Place these eras in the correct chronological order: Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Contemporary.
Ancient → Medieval → Modern → Contemporary
Who painted the Mona Lisa and also studied anatomy and engineering?
Leonardo da Vinci
How did the Church influence daily life in Medieval Europe?
It controlled education, law, and moral values; the Church was central to village life
Why is Polynesian expansion significant in world history?
It shows advanced navigation and environmental adaptation before European exploration
How was power structured in Ancient Egypt?
Hierarchical system led by a Pharaoh believed to be divine
Which era came immediately before the Medieval Period?
The Ancient Era
Which Renaissance scientist improved the telescope and supported the idea that the Earth orbits the Sun?
Galileo Galilei