World History Midterm Review

Which two early civilizations laid the foundation for Greek Culture?

The collapse of the Roman Republic allowed what man to become dictator?

Shia and Sunni are two branches of what religion?

How do long, flowing rivers have an impact on China's development?

The Minotaur of Crete was believed to have lived underneath the Palace of Knossos in a structure called a ___________?

Rome was able to invade and take over its neighbors because they controlled what sea?

On the Western Half of China there are large and expansive mountain ranges effect China's development?

The Ancient Greek Civilization was split into numerous ________

The economic and social system in which people worked and fought for nobles, in return for protection, as known as what?

Emperor Qin Shi Huang's burning of literature and history books is a prime example of what religious philosophy?

This leader is famous for temporarily uniting and bringing Europe together.

Ancient Greece was eventually conquered by who?

What happened to Julius Caesar?

Ancient Rome was ruled by a system of laws, known as what?

_________ is the most advanced stage of a society?

What did Pope Urban II promise soldiers for participating in the Crusade?

The Holy Book of Islam is what?

The Holy City of Islam is found where?

A __________ is someone who owes loyalty and support to a Lord or other member of high society.

What major event helped to start the Middle Ages

Which statement best describes the actions of the Crusaders? 

This Ancient Greek state was known for their developed life and was the start of democracy.

Which statement best describes the treatment of Christians under the Roman Empire?

The Middle Ages are sometimes referred to as what?

Men who signed up to fight for a Lord and swore an Oath of Chivalry were known as what?

Lords owned __________ that peasants would work on in return for protection and shelter?

What invention made the transportation of water more efficient in Rome?

What definition best describes an empire?

Rome was founded after the fight of these two mythical brothers?

What city were the Christians trying to recapture during the First Crusade in 1095?

Which description best sums up the Islamic Armies around 630 CE.

Who started the Crusades?

The Middle Ages are between which two periods?

What was the purpose of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's massive terracotta army?

What were the three major monotheistic religions?

Who was the founder of Islam?

The 200 year period of relative peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire is known as the what?

The Holy Book of Christianity is?

This Ancient Greek state was known for their harsh way of life and their incredible soliders.

The Roman Republic collapsed due to what?

Who was the famous Macedonian who conquered and united all of Greece?

What led to the collapse of the Roman Empire?

Which of the following description best sums up the Middle Ages?