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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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Nomadspeople that wander
Joan of Arcyoung, peasant female that led the French over the English during the Middle Ages
Monotheismbelief in 1 god
Polytheismbelief in many god
Prehistorytime before writing
Siltleft by the Nile
Strength/Courage2 most important personality characteristics of the Ancient Greeks
Rubicon RiverRiver crossed by JC; caused Civil War
Dynastyfamily of rulers
Anarchyabsence of government
PhillipAlexander's father
Charles MartelDefeated the Moslems at Tours
William the ConquererCrossed the English channel and conquered England
Chivalrycode of conduct for Knights
Democracyform of government where ALL citizens take part
AristotleGreat philosopher of ancient Greece; Alexander's tutor
Patriarch of RomeThe Pope
Gladiatorsslaves trained to fight to the death for the Romans
PriestIn charge of a parish
BishopIn charge of a Diocese
Arch-BishopIn charge of a province
AssyriaKnown for war and torture
MeccaHoly city of Islam
Jihad"holy war"- leads to terrorism
Allahgod of islam
KoranHoly book of Islam