Fall Final Exam Review

was an English poet who wrote the Canterbury Tales

were established to regulate the business activity of a given town

was the Roman emperor who made Christianity legal after nearly 300 years of persecution

is a language that developed in India.

was a period of Roman history that included free bread and entertainment for the poor

was the city-state with a focus on training warriors

was a mayor of the palace who defeated the Muslims at the Battle of Tours in 732

is characterized by the caste system.  People here also tend to live in villages and with extended families.

means “land between the rivers” and was the home of the Sumerian civilization

was the practice of giving religious authority to church officials by kings and nobles.

means “rule of a few” and generally referred to a council of nobles

is the home of Shintoism and according to legend, the emperor is directly descended from the sun goddess.

are produced during the time period being studied and often produced by the people involved in the events being studied

known for beautiful architecture like church of Hagai Sophia, use of mosaics, & missionaries Cyril and Methodius

three central truths: God made world; world is sad & broken because of sin; and God is working to redeem the world

refers to the division of labor that is part of the culture of every city

was the pope who issued the Unam Sanctum

was a Macedonian leader who created a large empire and helped to spread Greek culture

are Japanese warriors who follow the Bushido code.

was the document that limited the power of the king in England.

 is an official papal document

was the governor of Rome who gave in to the Jewish demands for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

united the Mongol tribes and created a massive empire in Asia with a well organized army of expert horsemen.

developed a code of laws that were engraved in stone pillars and placed throughout the kingdom

is a holy war.  A Muslim’s death in battle assured him entrance to paradise.

is the term used to describe Greek culture

 is the land known as the “Middle Kingdom.” The language of this civilization consists of over 65, 000 characters.

refers to the common spoken language

was an influential leader in Athens who gave voting rights to all male citizens and encouraged cultural advancements

brilliant Carthaginian military commander who marched over the Alps with cavalry, elephants, & troops to attack Rome

 traveled with over 60,000 men on his way to Mecca in 1324.  His wealth impressed even the Egyptians.

the king’s messengers used by Charlemagne to investigate local conditions & hear complaints against local officials

was the ruler in Constantinople during the Nika Revolt.  His wife advised him to stay rather than flee the city.

are Islamic leaders with spiritual, political, and military authority.

means “rule of three men” and was used to describe the alliance between Julius Caesar, Crassus and Pompey

was the Greek poet who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey