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The World Before Columbus...
Check your knowledge in the areas of Prehistory, Ancient history and the Middle Ages.
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Nomads
people that wander
Joan of Arc
young, peasant female that led the French over the English during the Middle Ages
Monotheism
belief in 1 god
Polytheism
belief in many god
Prehistory
time before writing
Silt
left by the Nile
Strength/Courage
2 most important personality characteristics of the Ancient Greeks
Rubicon River
River crossed by JC; caused Civil War
Dynasty
family of rulers
Anarchy
absence of government
Phillip
Alexander's father
Charles Martel
Defeated the Moslems at Tours
William the Conquerer
Crossed the English channel and conquered England
Chivalry
code of conduct for Knights
Democracy
form of government where ALL citizens take part
Aristotle
Great philosopher of ancient Greece; Alexander's tutor
Patriarch of Rome
The Pope
Gladiators
slaves trained to fight to the death for the Romans
Priest
In charge of a parish
Bishop
In charge of a Diocese
Arch-Bishop
In charge of a province
Assyria
Known for war and torture
Mecca
Holy city of Islam
Jihad
"holy war"- leads to terrorism
Allah
god of islam
Koran
Holy book of Islam