World History I Exam review

The development of this allowed a society to keep records and pass along knowledge

The de' Medici family had great control over this Italian city.

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

Way of life of a people group

Which book is attributed to Homer?

The Assyrians were most known for being __

Name of the chief Greek god

The word Renaissance means _

This book of the Bible took place in Persia.

Refers to an organized system of thought. Means- love of wisdom.

The word Mesopotamia means, "land between the ___."

Which man was NOT in the second Triumvirate

People who move from place to place

In 722 B.C., the Kingdom of Israel (northern tribes) were overtaken by the ___.

Which man was NOT in the first Triumvirate?

First woman Pharoah

Athenian politician who saw Athens reach its height in power and brilliance.

Mountain of the Greek gods and goddesses.

A Roman official over a Roman province was called a

Greatest of the Carthaginian generals. Fought in the Punic wars.

Legendary Greek author whose two epic poems are still read today.

The majority of Muslims in the world identify as.

Muslims should attempt a pilgrimage to this city at least once in their lifetime.

Which one of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam.

Year Western Rome fell

Catholic teachings were reaffirmed and the selling of indulgences was banned at the Council of

Best remembered for his collection of 282 laws

Study of past societies through and analysis of what people left behind.

Great land owners who were Rome's ruling class

Ancient Persia is this modern day country.

"Crossing the ___" is a phrase to mean unable to turn back.

Siddhartha Gautama is the founder of this religion.

Which of the following is NOT considered a monotheistic religion?

Government ruled by a divine authority

Teaching method using a questions and answer format.

Which of the following was NOT invented by the ancient Chinese?

Mesopotamia is the valley between these two rivers.

An open area below the acropolis.

Father of the Italian Renaissance Humanism

Which one of the following was NOT a child of King Henry VIII?

Main religion of India

Wise human being

Upper class whose wealth is based on land and whose power is passed on to the next generation

Known as the first Christian Roman emperor

Rome's first code of laws were called the ___

Author of The Prince

Hellenistic means to imitate the __

This ancient Greek city-state was known for its military.

Tools, pottery, paintings, weapons, and buildings of early people.

Author of the Republic