World History Midterm Review

China influenced which half of the Mongol Empire?

Who was the founder of the three major monotheistic religions?

What is a greek city-state?

What 5 pillars of Islam are......?

Why did Islam spread throughout the Middle East, Europe, and Africa?

What two things allowed for the Mongols to excel with their military?

Which empire built an elaborate road systems?

Which empire influenced Justinian's Code?

What was the Roman Legal Code called?

Which explorer was council to Khublai Khan and was responsible for traveling the Silk Road?

What was the religion of the Ancient River Valley Civilizations?

What is the concept that states "a ruler can only rule because the gods allow him to"?

Who created the legal code of the Byzantine Empire?

What religion were the Mesoamerican societies?

Which philosopher was the teacher of Alexander the Great?

What is the writing of Mesopotamia called?

What was a direct result of the assassination of Julius Caesar?

Which of the following rivers had PREDICTABLE flooding?

Which of the following world travelers was responsible advancing medicine?

Which of the following world travelers was responsible for helping with African trade?

Which two denominations were created as a result of the Great Schism?

What are the two rivers that surround Ancient Mesopotamia?

Which empire eventually will seize and take over Kiev?

What was the major trading route that allowed for trade from Asia to Europe?

Which civilization had contributions in mathematics, astronomy, and developed of the calendar?

What type of government did Rome create?

What was used to gain the best government officials/workers in China?

Which resources were the two most important in Africa?

What was the lowest group of people within the Indian Caste System?

Which philosopher was executed for corrupting the youth?

The Greeks are responsible for inventing which concept?

What allowed for Chinese, Indian, and Buddhist ideals to spread throughout Asia?

Which Roman emperor is responsible for ending the Republic and starting the Pax Romana?

Theodora, Justinian's wife, was responsible for promoting farmer's rights in Byzantine.

Which African leader was responsible for uniting Western Africa and brought it vast wealth?

Who is the prophet of Islam?

What is the name of the famous church in the Byzantine Empire?

Byzantine officially fell when Constantinople was sacked by

Which polis gave the most rights to women?

Most societies we have talked about have been primarily ruled by men. This is called a.....?

What good were trade in the Trans-Saharan trade routes?

Who was the first leader of the Mongolian Empire?

Who was responsible for spreading Hellenism throughout the world through trade and conquering?

What legal code says an "eye for an eye"? It treated rich people better than the poor people.