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| Moses | The leader of the Israelites who said to the pharaoh, “You shall free my people, the Israelites from Egypt,” was ________________________. |
| Paul | There are 27 books (chapters) in the New Testament, thirteen were written by one of Jesus’ closest followers, known as apostles, this was the apostle _________________. |
| Acropolis | Greek city-states were organized around a large hill called an _________________ |
| Oligarchy | Originally in the Greek city-states the richest and most powerful citizens controlled decision making this type of government is an ___________________________. |
| Monarchy | Another type of government is one in which a king or queen rules the country; this type of government is a _____________________________. |
| Democracy | A _______________________ is a type of government wherein the citizens all vote to make decisions. |
| Codes of Laws | In ancient Babylon the Hammurabi ______________________ were created so that,” the strong may not oppress the weak, to give justice to the orphan and the widow.” |
| Dictator | Julius Caesar was an elected Roman consul, who became a __________________, |
| Diocletian | _______________________, a Roman Emperor divided the Roman Empire into two main parts, the Western and Eastern Empires, because it had become to big to be ruled by one person. |
| Constantine | In the year 306 the Emperor, ___________________________, reunited both parts of the Roman Empire under his rule. |
| Constantinople | The city of ______________________________replaced Rome as the center of the Roman Empire, and is currently the city of Istanbul, Turkey. |
| Alexander the Great | As a result of his conquests, _____________________, the “Warrior King,” spread the Greek culture, and Greek language throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia, thus unifying that part of the world. |
| China | Gunpowder, spices, new farming methods, silk, and printing were all introduced to Europe by way of early trade routes to _____________________. |
| Buddhism | Based of the teaching of Siddharta Gautama, who started the religion of __________________________, material items are the cause of all suffering. |
| Confucianism | The religion of ___________________________ is based on proper conduct, respect for elders, duty to the family, studying classics, and serving the government. |
| Bushido | The Japanese code, known as the “Way of the Warrior,” is called ______________. |
| Samarai | Japanese warriors or ___________________________, practiced loyalty to their lord, and served as examples of virtue to people of the lower classes. |
| Ming Dynasty | During the __________________________ increased trade with Europe brought more gold and silver to China. |
| Mongols | The _____________________ strengthened China’s trade with the Western world by establishing stations for horses and travelers, expanding the Chinese postal relay system, and creating routes for camel caravans across Asia. |
| Genghis Khan | One of China’s most bitter enemies was ________________________ who conquered most of the known world with his well trained horsemen, along with his use of gunpowder bombs and catapults. |
