Early Civilizations/Religion
Belief in multiple gods
Polytheism
Name of the famous structure in Rome that Gladiatorial fights would occur in.
Colosseum
Plague brought to Europe that killed 1/3 of the population
The Black Death
This was the birthplace of the Renaissance
Italy
The enlightenment led to this revolution that saw the writing of the Declaration of Independence
American Revolution
Government systems and an organized religion were reflective of
Complex Institutions
Name of the brothers that, according to myth, founded Rome.
Romulus and Remus
Series of wars in which Christian soldiers “take up the cross” to recover Holy Land from Muslim control
Crusades
King who broke off from the Catholic Church in order to divorce his wife and start the Church of England
Henry VIII
Name of the transfer of goods (like tomatoes, potatoes, and sugar) that occurred between the Old World and the New World
Columbian Exchange
All 5 characteristics of a civilization
Specialized Workers, Complex Institutions, Record Keeping, Advanced Cities, and Advanced Technology
Name one of the famous Greek Philosophers that lived during the Greek Golden Age.
Socrates, Plato, or Aristotle
An international trade route connecting much of the world
Silk Road
Term than means to become more worldly in thinking and societal traits turning away from religion. Diminishing the power of the Church in Europe.
Secular
Concept where citizens give up some freedoms in order to protect themselves and their rights
Social Contract
This concept, prevalent in many ancient civilizations, refers to the blending of different religious beliefs and practices into a new cultural and religious system
Syncretism
Another name for a city-state
Polis
Government/Economic system of Medieval Europe with a King on top and Peasants on the bottom, characterized by relationships between social classes
Feudal System
This person nailed his 95 thesis to a church in Germany, protesting the Catholic Church, and started the Reformation
Martin Luther
Name of the path taken by ships to transport enslaved people from Africa to the Americas during the Atlantic Slave Trade
The Middle Passage
System in China created that allowed for citizens to overthrow a dynasty that had lost its right to rule over the region.
Dynastic Cycle/Mandate of Heaven
The form of government Rome was before turning into an Empire under Caesar, land owning men were able to vote and expected to be active member's in government
Republic
As Europe was in its Medieval Period, these empires were thriving in the modern Middle East and North Africa. Creating Algebra and other great technological advancements.
Islamic Empires or Islamic Golden Age
The system where people could pay for their loved ones to get to heaven and absolve their sins
Indulgences
Enlightenment Philosopher who believed people are naturally wicked
Thomas Hobbes