Block Semester Final Review

A complex set of ideals that knights were expected to uphold.

A government where the power lies with the people.

Priests and monks that managed the spiritual well-being of peasants.

Religion that originated in Asia, contains the Four Noble Truths, founded by Siddhartha Gautama.

The wealthy elite in Roman society.

Civilization that developed along the Nile River valley.

Boys are trained for the military at age 7.

Large structures built as burial places for pharaohs.

Three wars fought between Roman and Carthage. Ultimately, Rome was victorious.

Macedonian king that conquered Greece. He was the father of Alexander the Great.

A tax by the Church which expected people to give 10 percent of their income to the Church.

Macedonian King that conquered Persia. He never lost a battle. Died at 32.

Roman emperor who converted to Christianity in 312 C.E.

Religion founded in the Middle East by the prophet Muhammad. Holy book is the Qur'an.

Important rivers in Mesopotamia

Had to serve in the military until age 60.

Japan's earliest religion. Based on respect for the forces of nature.

Roman language of Latin was adopted by different peoples and developed into which language?

First written law code of Rome. Established idea that free citizens had protection of the law.

The Holy book for Judaism

Egyptians developed a form of writing based on pictures known as...

A government ruled by a small group of powerful individuals.

First official Roman emperor. Also known as Octavian.

Conflict between Sparta and Athens. Lasted 27 years. Sparta won.

The time in Roman history where citizens had the right to vote for their leaders.

A political system in which nobles/lords were granted the use of land in exchange for loyalty/services.

"The supreme general of the emperor's army." Essentially, a military dictator.

The unwritten code for the samurai. Translated, it means "way of the warrior."

What was the most valuable possession within the feudal system?

Holy Book for Christianity

Had a democracy for a government.

Religion that originated in India. No official founder. Developed over 1000s of years.

A city and its surrounding lands functioning as an independent political unit.

Strong Roman leader and military genius. Became dictator for life. Died shortly after.

The taming of animals for human use.

A government ruled by a king or queen.

Greek philosopher known for asking questions. Was sentenced to death.

The wealthy Japanese landowners/nobility.

Religion founded by Abraham. Belief in one god. Originated in Mesopotamia.

Human made objects (tools, weapons, jewelry, etc.)

Boys received an education that included the arts, government, science, and math.

The common farmers, artisans, and merchants who made up the majority of Rome.

This became the official religion of the Roman Empire in 380 C.E.

"The land between two rivers."

River that was important to Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.

Scientists who study artifacts to piece together history.

Japan's warrior class that protected aristocratic landowners.

The time before systems of writing existed.

Religion based on the teachings of Jesus. Became official religion of the Roman Empire.

A king in Ancient Egypt that was also considered to be a god.

The lowest class that consisted of farmers, artisans, and craftsmen.