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W Hist Midterm Rev.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which religion is associated with the Arabic language? | Islam |
| What is an oligarchy? | rule by a few, especially when rule is based on wealth |
| What is a democracy? | government is controlled by its citizens either directly or indirectly |
| What is a republic? | power is in the hands of representatives and leaders elected by the people |
| What was the Neolithic Revolution? | when people began farming instead of hunting and gathering |
| What were the effects of the Neolithic Revolution? | the establishment of villages and the rise of governments |
| Which institution had the most power during the Middle Ages? | the Church |
| What social services did the Medieval Church provide? | hospitals, social gatherings, and services for the poor |
| Mesopotamia is located between the __________ and _________ rivers. | Tigris and Euphrates |
| What are the differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism? | languages of the services, celibacy/marriage of priests, and permission for divorces |
| What did nobles provide for serfs under the manorial system? | protection |
| What was the Magna Carta? | document that noblemen forced the English king to sign in order to limit his power |
| What was the new legal idea the came from the Magna Carta? | the law limits the power of the king |
| In what region did early Christianity form? | Judea |
| What was the Great Schism? | when the church divided between east and west |
| How did the Great Schism lead to the decline of medieval Europe? | it led to the questioning of church authority |
| What was the Black Death? | a disease that wiped out half of Europe's population during the Middle Ages |
| What were the effects of the Black Death in Europe? | manorialism collapsed, population decreased, and the power of the church was reduced |
| How did Christianity begin and spread as a religion? | began during Roman Empire, promoted the idea of salvation for all, became most powerful influence in medieval Europe |
| Where was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire? | Constantinople |
| How were social classes divided under feudalism? | Clearly define- serf, vassal, lord |
| What kind of government did the Greek city-state Athens have? | democracy |
| What medieval organization acted as a state? | Church |
| What was ancient Rome's most lasting contribution? | law |
| What famous church, located in Istanbul, is the greatest example of Byzantine architecture? | Hagia Sophia |
| What was a long-term result of the Crusades in Europe? | increased tension between Muslims and Christians |
| Why are the Crusades known as "history's most successful failure"? | they did not achieve their original goal but brought about many changes in Europe |
| Where did the Black Plague start? | Southern Europe |
| What region was untouched by the Black Plague? | Eastern Europe |
| What civilization developed along the Indus River in 3300BC? | Harappan |
| What impact did Ancient Greece and Rome have on Western civilization? | Greek sculpture and Roman architecture |
| Why did the Roman Empire decline? | political corruption and government instability |
| Reincarnation is associated with what religion? | Hinduism |
| The Hajj is associated with what religion? | Islam |
| What was the war between Athens and Sparta known as? | Peloponnesian War |
| Which Roman emperor started the time period known as the Pax Romana? | Augustus |
| What river blocked the eastward expansion of Alexander the Great's empire? | Indus River and Himalaya |
| Which modern countries are located in the Persian region of Alexander the Great's empire? | Iraq, Iran, India |
| What was the theme of most medieval art? | religious beliefs |
| What wars were fought between Rome and the city of Carthage? | Punic Wars |
| What are the characteristics of Greek architecture? | columns |
| What are the characteristics of Roman architecture? | arches, oblelisks |
| What famous leader of Babylon created its hanging gardens? | Nebuchadnezzar |
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MrsSchaeffer
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