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Alexander the Great |
A Macedonian ruler who conquered the Greek city states and built a vast empire. He also spread Greek culture. Noun Alexander the Great was loved by many.
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Hieroglyphics |
Writing system of Ancient Egypt Noun Billy does not understand Hieroglyphics. |
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Cuneiform |
Writing system of the ancient Sumerian civilization Noun Cuneiform looks like the writing in the game Skyrim |
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Code of Hammurabi |
The first written code of law developed in the Mesopotamian civilization. Noun The code of Hammurabi states "An eye for a eye, and a tooth for a tooth." |
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The Neolithic Revolution |
The change from hunting and gathering to farming and domestication of animals. Noun The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history |
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Secularism |
Using observations and experience to explain the world; not looking to religion Noun Secularism is on the rise as more and more people turn to science for explanations |
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Feudalism |
A political and military system, where land is exchanged for service; existed during the middle ages and in feudal Japan Noun Feudalism had worked during the middle ages |
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Sparta |
An ancient Greek city-state that was organized around military Noun Sparta was not a friendly place, the people there were not given much freedom. |
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Kush |
Also known as Nubia; was an African kingdom located up-river on the Nile. Noun The kingdom of Kush had conquered the Egyptians as their kingdom weakened. |
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The Fertile Crescent |
A band of fertile land that stretches from the Mediterranean sea to the Persian Gulf. Noun Many civilizations were established in the Fertile Crescent |
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Capitalism |
Economic system where individuals are free to make economic decisions Noun Many people disagree with capitalism but many people also agree with it |
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Treaty of Todesillas |
Pope divided the Americas between Spain and Portugal. Noun According to the Treaty of Tordesillas, Portugal would receive Brazil |
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Michelangelo |
Great Renaissance artist, Painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, built sculptures such as "David" Noun Michelangelo is well-known across the world |
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William Shakespeare |
Great English playwright of the Northern Renaissance Noun William Shakespeare's works include Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet |
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Humanism |
A Renaissance idea that states that human ideas and actions are important. It also states that an individual is unique Noun Many people support the idea of Humanism |
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Samurai |
Skilled warriors during Japan's feudal period;loyal to Daimyo (landlord) and/or Shogun (Military Leader) Noun Samurai's utilized paper armor which prevented cuts. |
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Vikings |
Farmers and sailors from Scandinavia sailed south in search of trade, loot, and land. Attacked people of Western Europe Noun The vikings opened up many new trade routes |
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Jihad |
A Muslim Holy war Noun A jihad was started in order to spread Islam |
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Animism |
Religion based on nature worship; belief that everything has a spirit Noun Johnson believes in Animism |
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Pax Romana |
A long period of peace in Europe and the Mediterranean world; means "Roman Peace" Noun The Pax Romana lasted for many years and was ended by the rule of Commodus |
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Julius Caesar |
Roman general who became a dictator. Assassinated by those who feared he would become a king and end the republic Noun Julius Caesar begun the Pax Romana |
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Twelve Tables |
Written Roman laws that provided the foundation for later Roman laws Noun Under the twelve tables, all citizens are equal under the law |
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Republic |
System of gov. where leaders are elected by citizens. Elected officials represent the citizens Noun Rome had a republican government |
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Hellenism |
A mixture of Greek and Persian cultures; Spread by Alexander the Great during his conquests Noun Alexander the Great was the reason for Hellenism |
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Reincarnation |
A belief that the soul is reborn after death. Noun Reincarnation is used along with the Karma and Dharma to explain the Hindu caste system |
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Culture |
is a way of life for a group of people Noun Every nation has a different culture |
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British East India Company |
British trading company; established trading posts in India Noun The British East India Company laid the foundation for the British conquest of India |
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Sir Isaac Newton |
Influential thinker of the Scientific Revolution; Created the law of gravity Noun Sir Isaac Newton stated that the universe acted according to fixed laws |
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Scientific Revolution |
Began during the Renaissance; rejected authority and teachings of the church in favor of the direct observation of nature Noun Many scientists were involved in the scientific revolution |
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Peter the Great |
Russian tsar who modernized and westernized Russia. Noun Peter the great moved the capital from Moscow to St. Petersburg |
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Catherine the Great |
Russian tsarina who continued Peter the Great's policies of modernization and westernization Noun Catherine the Great enacted limited reforms |
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Henry VIII |
British monarch who left the Catholic Church in order to divorce his wife and started the Anglican Church in England Noun Henry VIII had 6 wives |
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Absolutism |
Idea that stated that the Monarch has complete control over his subjects and government Noun Catherine does not agree with Absolutism |
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Ferdinand Magellan |
Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the world in 1519 Noun Ferdinand Magellan confirmed that the world was round |
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Christopher Columbus |
European explorer who tried to reach Asia by sailing westward but arrived in the Americas Noun Because of Christopher Columbus' voyage, trade routes were opened between Europe and the America
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Vasco de Gama |
Portuguese explorer who discovered an all-water route to India; circumnavigated Africa Noun Vasco de Gama had 5 siblings |
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John Calvin |
A Protestant who believed that God had predestined those who would go to Heaven Noun John Calvin had a strict moral code |
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Niccolo Machiavelli |
An Italian philosopher who encouraged rulers to do anything necessary to maintain and increase power Noun Niccolo Machivelli wrote "The Prince" |
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Johann Gutenberg |
Invented the printing press with a moveable type which produced book faster and cheaper Noun Johann Gutenberg's invention spread ideas faster |
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Nicholas Copernicus |
Claimed that the Earth and the other planets revolved around the Sun; went against Catholic Church teachings Noun Nicholas Copernicus was threatened by the church because of his ideas. |
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Divine Right of Kings |
Belief that kings were given the right to rule by god or gods. Noun The English believed in the Divine Right of Kings |
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Mandate of Heaven |
Chinese belief that gods pick the emperor to rule but the gods can also remove the emperor's right to rule Noun the Mandate of heaven was used to justify new ruling families in dynastic China |
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Primary Sources |
Sources that originated at the time of the event Noun This newspaper of President Kennedy being assassinated is an example of a primary source |
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Secondary Sources |
Sources that were written later Noun This textbook is an example of a secondary source |
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Geography |
The study of the Earth's surface Noun Geography is included in Earth Science |
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Mesopotamia |
The land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers Noun Mesopotamia was the home of many early civilizations |
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Athens |
Ancient Greek city-state that developed democracy. Noun Athens was the center for creativity in ancient Greece. |
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Patricians |
Wealthy landowning families of Rome Noun Patricians controlled the Senate, a political assembly |
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Plebians |
Small farmers, craftsmen, and merchants of Rome Noun The Plebians eventually gained several representatives in the government |
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Persians |
Built a vast empire from the Nile River to the Indus River Noun The Persians divided their empire into provinces which was each ruled by a loyal official |
