World History Midterm Review Quiz

A set of laws from ancient Mesopotamia based on retribution, meaning punishment should mirror the crime, often known as "an eye for an eye".

A system of writing that uses pictures or symbols to represent words, ideas, and sounds. It was developed by ancient Egyptians and was used for thousands of years.

A prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai.

Buddhists believe that our life is filled with suffering and that the path to enlightenment lies in overcoming this suffering.

The primary food source in ancient Mesoamerica, including maize, beans, squash, and other crops, which provided a complete diet for the people.

The language spoken in ancient Rome, which later spread throughout the Roman Empire and influenced many modern languages including Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian.

A militaristic city-state in ancient Greece that valued discipline, strength, and military prowess, with an elite warrior class and a government structured around military leaders.

The Roman state, primarily during the period of expansion and conquest, emerged victorious in most of the significant battles against Carthage in the Punic Wars, securing control of the Mediterranean.

Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, was a Frankish king who valued education and promoted the copying and distribution of books throughout his kingdom.

The primary residence of a lord or noble during medieval Europe was commonly known as a manor, a self-sufficient estate where peasants worked for the lord and lived in surrounding villages.