Fall of Rome
When was Rome founded?
735BCE.
What famous trade route linked Asia, the Middle East and Europe?
The Silk Road.
What religion rose in popularity after the fall of Rome?
Christianity
What bacteria caused the Black Death?
Hint - it has a colour
Yellow Pestice
What is another name for the Black Death?
The Plauge
Who founded Rome?
Romulus and Remous
what 2 ways were goods transported on the silk road?
Hint - they had to transport over land and sea.
Over land using caravan of camels and donkeys
By sea on ships
When did the Middle Ages (also known as the Dark Ages) begin?
After the Fall of Rome in 476 AD.
How was the Black Death Spread through Asia to Europe?
Trade routes
Traders/ Sailors
Ships
Which ancient civilisation created Democracy?
Rome in 509BCE.
Who was responsible for changing the Roman government from a democracy to a dictatorship/ empire?
Hint - He is a famous Roman General/ Emperor
Julius Ceasar
What 4 items were traded on the Silk Road?
Silk, wool, cotton and firbres
Scented oils, mirrors
Tea, wine, beer
Gold, silver, precious gemstones
What was the hierarchy (social structure) of the Middle Ages?
Hint - Remember the Pyramid you drew.
The ruler as the King - ultimate power
Lords and Vassel - Nobility
Knights - fighters and defenders
Pesantes - servants and farmers of the people above.
What were the religious responses to the the Black Death?
Pray, go to mass, drink holy water, flagellation, religious pilgrimage and charms.
Who was the famous European explorer that "discovered" China?
Hint - there is a game about his travels.
Marco Polo
What were 4 reasons the Roman empire fell?
Weak Army
Weak Government/ internal fighting
Attack from all sides
Empire was so large it was hard to defend.
Name 4 countries that trades goods on the Silk Road.
Hint - Think of powerful countries in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Possible answers
Asia: China, India, Tibet, Kazakhstan,
Europe: Italy, Greece, France, Germany, Spain
Middle East: Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt, Turky, Pakistan
What caused the conflict of the Crusades?
The rise of the religions Christianity and Islam.
Christians and Muslims fought over Jerusalem.
The Turks (Muslims) treated the Christian pilgrims badly in Jerusalem and the Pope wanted "justice" for their treatment.
How did doctor's treat the Black Death?
Blood letting (blade or leeches), burning boils and sores, herbal baths (rosemary or vinegar)
Why is the Crusades called a "holy" or "religious war"?
It was fought by 2 religious groups: Christians and Muslims.
It was a war based on religious conflict between Christianity and Islam.
What was the aftermath of the Fall of Rome?
Destruction of Roman buildings
Loss of literature
lack of knowledge and education
Conflict, raids and wars
What is the historical significance of the Silk Road?
The Silk Road allowed the trade of goods, Knowledge and culture to spread from Asia to Europe.
The Silk Road was the first international trade route and is the foundation that created international trade we see today.
What were the effects of the Crusades?
Towns, cities, and ports grew in size.
Different cultures came together.
Share of knowledge and technology.
Started the historical conflict and prejudice between Christianity and Muslims.
What were some of the economic effects of the Black Death?
Population died and labourers were in high demand.
Peasants demanded higher pay. threatening the nobility and their power.
People left their jobs or stopped working.
Price for labour, food and livestock went up.
Trade slowed or stopped altogether.
What was the name of the law created by King Edward the Third in 1349?
The Ordinance of Labourers.