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8397067358What was a polisA city state in Ancient Greece. Greece was made up of independent city-states. Think of the North vs South (Completely different even though all are part of USA)0
8397067359Who is Pericles?thinker who allowed democracy to thrive in Athens and become a successful society with the growth of arts, literature, and buildings.1
8397067360Which polis was a monarchy?Sparta2
8397067361Which polis was a democracy?Athens3
8397067362Which polis treated women the best?Sparta4
8397067363What was a result of Alexander the Great's exhibitions to acquire?He spread Greek culture throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. (Hellenism)5
8397067364Which city was named after Alexander the Great's exhibition?Alexandria6
8397067365What did Augustus accomplish as emperor?Thrust Rome into the Pax Romana7
8397067366What is the Pax Romana?207 period of peace in the Roman Empire. Over due after lasting tensions between previous leaders.8
8397067367Who is Socrates?A philosopher that wanted people to question "why" rather than accept things at face value. He was forced to commit suicide by hemlock.9
8397067368How did Hellenism mostly spread?Through trade! Also by Alexander the Great conquering lands10
8397067369What monotheistic religions did Rome convert to?Christianity11
8397067370What language was spoken in the Ancient Roman Empire?Latin12
8397067371What was the legal code of Rome called?Twelve Tables13
8397067372What technological invention was the MOST useful during the high middle ages?heavy plow14
8397067373Who had the the most political influence in Europe during the medieval times?lords and the vassals who work for them. Society was based on this relationship; if it fell a part, so would the economy.15
8397067374What was the missi dominici?royal officials under Charlemagne that imposed the churches ideas. Meant to control others16
8397067375What is Feudalism?Feudalism is the political and social idea during the Middle Ages.17
8397067376What is a manor?a large self-sufficient landholding consisting of the lord's residence, outbuildings, peasant villages and surrounding lands18
8397067377How did Charlemagne rule the Frankish kingdom?As a monarchy heavily influenced by the Catholic Church.19
8397067378What is an Emporia?main clearinghouse of trade & became cosmopolitan centers. The walmart of history. Increase in trade with varied goods led to the rise of these stores.20
8397067379What is the the place of worship for Christians called?Cathedral21
8397067380What is the place of worship for Muslims called?Mosque22
8397067381What religion started in India then spread to China, Korea, other parts of Asia?Buddhism23
8397067382What religion was primarily in southern India?Hinduism24
8397067383What was the Cyrillic alphabet?Alphabet named after Saint Cyril who used it to help convert Slavs to Orthodox Christianity. invented by Saint Cyril25
8397067384Major impacts of the Byzantine?establishes Christianity as a major global religion. Creates the trade capital of the world.26
8397067385What is the Hanseatic League?An organization of cities in northern Germany and southern Scandinavia for the purpose of establishing a commercial alliance.27
8397067386What was the impact of the reconquista?Spain was recaptured, Muslims were eradicated as Catholicism became the dominant religion.28
8397067387Describe Rome after the fall of the west?Regionally divided areas that had their own armies and taxes. This was for protection, collecting wealth, and expanding their land(power).29
8397067388What was an impact of the Crusades?increase in trade30
8397067389What was the Investiture Controversy?Conflict between the church and state. Conflict was over who could appoint state officials31
8397067390What is a guild?Pre-industiral associations of businessmen and producers two work for their collective interest. (Basically like a manager)32
8397067391Agricultural production in the Middle Ages lead to a growth in...urbanization33
8397067392Why did regions emerge in Europe after Rome?They wanted to become powerful. Taxes and their own armies allowed them to become powerful without joining another state.34
8397067393How did Islam spread?Mostly through trade routes. Specifically from the Middle East to north Africa due to Ibn Battuta and Mansa Musa.35
8397067394Describe Islam in North Africa?Became dominant religion. Mansa Musa brought educational buildings and hospitals here to entice the world's greatest minds. Islamic kingdoms had a vast wealth and appealed to those in many places.36
8397067395What was the major trade route of the Mongolian kingdom?The Silk Road37
8397067396The emporia in India was the most important due to its...central location38
8397067397What did Hindu temples allow?agriculture development39
8397067398What was the legal code of the Islamic kingdoms?Sharia law-laws and daily actions that were influenced by the Quran40
8397067399Why did south India suffer less invasions than north India?South India was harder to reach. There were geographical boundaries.41
8397067400What was the main trade route of China?Grand Canal-used for trade and military movements42
8397067401What practice was used in India to enhance a woman's quality of beauty?Foot-binding43
8397067402Which Chinese empire used civil service exams in period 2?Tang44
8397067403What was the main good sold and traded in the Middle East?Cotton. It breathed well in the hot, humid climate of the Middle East45
8397067404What was the major religion of China under the Tang?Buddhism-shown in art and poetry.46
8397067405What were civil service exams used for?to allow the most intellectual and loyal to become officials in the government.47
8397067406What is caesaropapism?the idea that the leader is the head of the state, as well as the head of the church. Named after Julius Caesar. He made himself a God and controlled religions during his rule of dictator.48
8397067407What did Justinian accomplish as leader of Byzantine?Codifying Roman law, creating an strong empire economically, erecting good architecture. Created a HIGHLY centralized state under one leader49
8397067408Who was the longest surviving empire?Byzantine, fell in 1453 when it was sacked by the Ottomans50
8397067409What were the results of the bubonic plague?massive amounts of deaths. Decrease in agricultural production. However, workers wages went up due to lack of workers to use.51
8397067410Which empire had the most land EVER in existence?MONGOLS52
8397067411Which explorer was well versed in Islamic knowledge?Ibn Battuta53
8397067412What happened when the Mexica went to Mesoamerica?cultural diffussion54
8397067415Which explorer was responsible for working with Khubali Khan and telling Europe what is happening in Asia?Marco Polo55
8397067416Who dominated trade in east Africa?Swahili speaking countires56
8397067417Who was the richest man to ever exist?Mansa Musa57

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