World History 1st Semester Review

The ancient Egyptians use the writing system pictured here.

Monotheism is the belief in

Homer, the blind Greek poet, wrote which of the following pieces of literature?

A knight' Code of Conduct was called

What were Christians and Muslims fighting over in the Crusades?

Which of the following was the first female ruler of Egypt?

The Spanish________________________ was the retaking of the Iberian Peninsula from the Muslims.

Who painted this work of art?

The high part of the city which contained temples dedicated to the gods of Greece was called?

Which of the following emperors granted the toleration of Christians in the Roman Empire?

This document, signed by King John, significantly limited the power of future English monarchs

Who wrote the 95 Thesis against indulgences and started the Protestant Reformation?

Who sculpted this work of art?

What trade route did Emperor Wudi open up that linked China with the western civilizations?

Which of the groups of Muslims believe the successor to Muhammad should be related to Muhammad?

The actions of a person's life that affect his or her fate in the next life is called

Who painted this work of art?

Who was crowned Emperor of the Romans by the pope after putting down a rebellion for the pope?

Which word is Greek for "land between the rivers" or the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

Which of the following was NOT a Greek philosopher?

Who was the grandnephew of Julius Caesar and the first emperor of Rome?

Christianity spread under the _____________________ empire.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

What was the result of the Treaty of Verdun?

This is the belief in multiple gods and goddesses

Which Crusade was the only successful Crusade for Christianity?

Which city of Greece was the birth place of democracy?

This Greek General is famous for spreading Greek culture to new lands and never losing a battle

Roman artisans, merchants and farmers made up the ____________________ class of the Rome.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 Pillars of Faith in Islam?

Which of the following people put Jesus to death because of his threat to their empire?

The capital of the Eastern Roman Empire under Constantine was

The famous law code system that took laws from past Roman leaders and is partly used today was

To Confucious the only relationship that was equal was

The most important relationship to Confucius was

What was the famous city of the ancient Aztec people?

The Quran is the most sacred text of which of the following faiths?

What is an indulgence?

What two leaders for either side was made famous by the Battle of Thermopylae? Hint: 300

More people learned how to read in 1400s due to the invention of