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Social Studies
Chapter 13: Early History of Europe Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Crusade | A religous war |
| Middle Ages | Period which lasted from 500 until about 1500 |
| Nation-State | A country united under a single strong government |
| Manor | A large estate owned by a noble or knight |
| Republic | A type of government in which people elect leaders to mak elaws for them |
| Golden Age | A period in society's history marked by great achievements |
| City-States | A political units made up of a city and all the surrounding lands |
| Senate | A council of rich and powerful Romans who helped run the city |
| Empire | A government that includes many different people and lands under a single rule |
| Athens | A city-state in Eastern Greece |
| What temple in Athens was a symbol of the city ? | The Parthenon |
| Whta ended Greeces Golden Age ? | Greece was torn apart by a war between Athens and its rival city-state |
| Who was Pericles ? | A famous leader in all of Athenian history |
| What was the purpose of the Crusades ? | He wanted Europeans to take over Holy Land |
| What caused Rome's decline ? | Poor government and bad emperors |
| What was part of Greek literature ? | A book, films,and many plays |
| Who first used voting to make major decisions | The Athens` |
| Why is Constantine remembere ? | Constantine became christian |
| What are some characteristics of Greek Statues ? | Beautiful, lovely, creative, and strong |
| What military advantages did the persians have over the Greeks? | Their military is bigger and stronger |
| Who are three Greek philosophers ? | Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle |
| What does Hellenistic refer to ? | Refers to blended cultures |
| What kept the European people together even after the fall of the Roman Empire ? | Octavien kept it together |
| How did early Christianity spread ? | By the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth |
| What are the characteristics of the Gothic Architecture ? | Elaborate stained glass windows |
| Who is the head of the Christian church and what did they encourage ? | God and Christianity |
| How did churches serve as the center of life during the Aiddle Ages ? | Religous subjects |
| How did Rome;s government change after the Republic fell apart ? | They got more leaders |
| What role did Rome's leaders play in the spread of Christianity ? | They believed |
| What made the Feudal system during the Middle Ages so complex, confusing and possibly dangerous | The rules changed constantly |
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