WS 8 Semester 1 Review

The Iliad and the Odyssey were written by

Galileo first used a ____________ to help prove the heliocentric theory.

The geocentric theory states that the ____ is the center of the solar system

This body of water separates England from mainland Europe.

This man wrote a book that proposed the heliocentric theory in Europe.

This man spread Hellenistic, or Greek culture throughout his empire

Food and entertainment that was provided to the citizens of ancient Rome was referred to as

Martin Luther penned this document that called for reforms in the Catholic Church.

This was the main view/philosophy of the Renaissance.

Identify the cause of the Protestant Reformation

This mountain range is in France, Switzerland, Italy and other central European countries.

Ancient Greek city-states developed independently and had rivalries because of

Because Julius Caesar threatened the Senate he was ____________

A serf is an agricultural worker who is

This system, typical of republics, prevents one person or group from gaining too much power.

During the Protestant Reformation, this man created the Church of England, for a divorce.

This mountain range separates Europe and Asia.

The development of __________ during the Renaissance greatly changed art.

The Crusades occurred in this region, and trade routes were reestablished with Europe

This institution provided stability and purpose after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

The main economic and social system of Europe during the Middle Ages was

These formed the foundation of Roman Law

This man preached predestination, the idea that God determined who was saved.

The Ancient Greeks are important because they

This man was the first Roman Emperor and his rule marks the end of the Roman Republic.

Sparta had this type of government

The consuls of ancient Rome were part of the ______ and are similar to the United States ______

This man's crew was the first to circumnavigate the globe, searching for Silk Road/Asian trade

The growing wealth and power of townspeople (due to the Black Death) led to the decline of

The time period that spans the fall of Rome to the start of the Renaissance is known as

The wars to conquer the Holy Land were the

Knights/vassals were responsible for providing ________ during the Middle Ages

In ancient Rome the ______________ were the commoners

All ______________ were able to vote in ancient Athens