World Cultures Final Exam Review

Geography of the Arabian Peninsula is mostly __________.

A Social, Economic, and Political System based off- owners of land and people who worker it

What 2 nations fought in the 100 years war?

What Separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

Person who removes themself from society for religious purposes

Who fought in the Punic Wars?

Islam split into what two factions over different beliefs in who should lead the faith?

Scandinavian Invaders during Middle Ages

Under Feudalism, what percentage of Europeans were described as peasants or serfs?

Series of "Holy Wars" fought in the Middle Ages between Christians and Muslims

Who wrote the epic poems "Iliad" and "the Odyssey"

This means "Submission to the will of Allah"

Rule by 3 people

Name given to the surviving Eastern Roman Empire

A three level system of organized workers/craftspeople during Middle Ages- training, price, pay

Who ran the government of the Roman Republic?

Center of Greek Life; City-State

What did Europe lack that led to the rise of Feudalism and Attacks by the Vikings?

What year does Muhammad leave Mecca ?(Hegira- Start of Muslim Calendar)

A man trained to fight/protect land under the feudal system. Obeyed a code of chivalry

A Common Person in Rome who was not wealthy

Belief in only one God.

Method of teaching by Greek Philosopher that involves question and answer

Wealthy man in Rome, able to hold Governing office

This means "Struggle in the way of God" or "Defensive Warfare"

How many times a day must Muslims pray?

Who was a major figure during the 100 years war?

Lines that measure Latitude are called ___________?

Who wrote the first set of rules for Monasticism?

Lines that measure longitude are called ______________?

How many MAJOR Crusades were there?

Sparta was predominantly a ______________ society.

What separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Who was the 1st Emperor of Rome?

How many Continents are there on the planet?

How Many oceans are there on the planet?

What killed as many as 100 million people worldwide during the Middle Ages?

Type of Government with no King, where few people represent and speak for the people.

When the price of goods increases, and the value of money decreases

"The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" revolve around the ____________