Lesson 1
Define "government" and name 3 types.
Government - a system to govern/control society.
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
Democracy
Republic
Monarchy
List and define the two types of religion.
Monotheistic - believes in only 1 god/power
Polytheistic - believes in multiple gods/powers
What is Divine right?
When power is believed to be given by God.
What did Solon do to better Athens? Why did Athens need bettering?
He wished to produce reforms and abolish slavery because of debt and not because he thought slavery was bad.
Athens needed to improve because the farmers were collapsing due to being poor business men.
What was the score for the Alabama vs. Georgia game?
41 to 34
Who were the 3 great philosophers of Greece?
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Judaism - monotheistic
Christianity - monotheistic
Islam - monotheistic
In what year was the Magna Carta established and what clauses are of importance?
Bonus points to the team that says how many clauses there are in the Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was established 1215.
The important clauses are: that the king must ask parliament before taxing the people and it gave an accused person the right to a jury in trial
Bonus answer : 63 clauses
What's the difference between a republic and an indirect democracy?
A republic is a system where power rests with citizens with the right to elect government officials.
An indirect democracy says everyone can vote if they are a citizen.
How long has CoryxKenshin been on hiatus? 😢 😢 😢
1 year, 4 months, 6 days 😓 😓 😓
Which 2 Greek city-states fought? and what city-state won?
Athens and Spartans fought but Macedonia won.
What is the big idea in lesson 2?
Judaism and Christianity taught individual worth, ethical values, and the need to fight injustice.
What French duke conquered England?
William of Normandy.
State the names of the books the 3 discussed religions follow. Why was Jesus so unorthodox compared to other religious leaders?
Islam - Qur'an
Christianity - Bible
Judaism - Torah
Jesus was considered unorthodox because he wanted you to love and pray for everyone, even enemies.
"I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you."
Solve this problem.
-3+2(x+4)=25
x=10
What is the significance of the twelve tables?
They were the first time law was written and gave fair treatment/protection to all citizens under the law.
What were the Renaissance and the Reformation?
The Renaissance was an intellectual movement that taught us to ask questions that had to do with self.
The Reformation was about rebellion and challenging authority. It took the teachings of the Renaissance and acted on them.
Due to clashes, what did Parliament create to maintain the balance of power? What did it do? List at least 2 things it did.
A hint is given if you give me a really fun fact.
Parliament made the Petition of Rights.
The Petition of Rights demanded an end to taxing without consent, putting citizens in prison illegally, forcing citizens to provide housing for the military, and having a military government.
What was the impact of the monotheistic religions?
Hint: We talked about how it connected to democracy yesterday
Gave us ideals that ultimately shaped democracy:
The duty of the individual and the community to combat oppression
The worth of the individual
The equality of people before god
What is Demeter the god of?
Agriculture, The harvest, and The fertility of Earth
What was the impact of Greece?
There are 3 answers.
Creators of democracy
Reason and intelligence (philosophers)
First to develop three branches of government
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Define The Ten Commandments.
List as many as you can. If the other team can list more they get the point.
a moral code given to Israelite leader Moses.
I am the Lord Your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
You shall have no other gods besides Me.
You shall not take the name of the Lord Your God in vain
Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy
Honor your father and your mother
You shall not murder
You shall not commit adultery
You shall not steal
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor
You shall not covet your neighbor's house, nor his wife, etc.
What caused England to become a Constitutional Monarchy and what was the change called? Be detailed.
The battle between King James Il and parliament led to Parliament withdrawing their support from James and offering the throne to his daughter Mary and her husband William
This overthrow called the Glorious Revolution, showed that Parliament had the right to limit a monarch's power and determine who could take the throne. England became a constitutional monarchy, where a rulers powers are controlled by a constitution and the laws of the country
What was the big idea in lesson 3?
or
List 3 facts that weren't so far mentioned.
The big idea in lesson 3 is England began to develop democratic institutions that limited the power of the monarchy.
What countries do the Himalayan Mountains cover?
List at least 5.
Bonus points if you know them all.
India, Pakistan, China, Bhutan, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Myanmar