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Which figure was known for creating one of the earliest written legal codes?
Which figure was known for creating one of the earliest written legal codes?
What major event resulted in the widespread transfer of plants, animals, people, and diseases across continents?
What major event resulted in the widespread transfer of plants, animals, people, and diseases across continents?
Which philosopher is associated with the advocacy of free speech and religious tolerance?
Which philosopher is associated with the advocacy of free speech and religious tolerance?
What was the main impact of the Black Death on European society?
What was the main impact of the Black Death on European society?
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Which Roman legal codification influenced modern legal principles?
Which Roman legal codification influenced modern legal principles?
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Who was the Athenian statesman responsible for leading Athens during its Golden Age?
Who was the Athenian statesman responsible for leading Athens during its Golden Age?
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Which ancient ruler is recognized as a key figure in the spread of Greek culture?
Which ancient ruler is recognized as a key figure in the spread of Greek culture?
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What role did serfs play in medieval feudalism?
What role did serfs play in medieval feudalism?
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What was one significant outcome of the Peloponnesian War?
What was one significant outcome of the Peloponnesian War?
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Which concept is best defined as extending a nation’s power through colonization and military conquest?
Which concept is best defined as extending a nation’s power through colonization and military conquest?
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What was one of the major accomplishments of Augustus Caesar during his reign?
What was one of the major accomplishments of Augustus Caesar during his reign?
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Which period marked a significant transformation in European understanding of the natural world through observation and scientific method?
Which period marked a significant transformation in European understanding of the natural world through observation and scientific method?
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What led to the significant cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East during the 11th to 13th centuries?
What led to the significant cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East during the 11th to 13th centuries?
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Which civilization is known for its early advancements along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Which civilization is known for its early advancements along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
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Who was the primary leader of the Huns during their invasions of Europe?
Who was the primary leader of the Huns during their invasions of Europe?
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What was the significance of the Twelve Tables established around 450 BCE?
What was the significance of the Twelve Tables established around 450 BCE?
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Which of the following best describes the contributions of Leonardo da Vinci?
Which of the following best describes the contributions of Leonardo da Vinci?
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What was a key outcome of Cortés and Pizarro's conquests in the Americas?
What was a key outcome of Cortés and Pizarro's conquests in the Americas?
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Study Notes
Hammurabi
- Sixth king of the First Babylonian Dynasty (1792-1750 BCE)
- Developed the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest legal codes
- Based on justice and social hierarchy
Galileo Galilei
- Italian scientist (1564-1642)
- Pioneer of the scientific method
- Advocated for heliocentrism (sun-centered solar system)
- Faced conflict with the Catholic Church
- Revolutionized astronomy and physics
Columbian Exchange
- Widespread transfer of plants, animals, people, and diseases between Americas, Europe, and Africa post-Columbus' voyages (1492)
- Reshaped global economies and cultures
Pericles
- Influential Athenian statesman (5th century BCE)
- Led Athens during its Golden Age
- Strengthened democracy
- Overseered the Parthenon's construction
The Black Death
- Plague that struck Europe (1347-1351)
- Killed millions
- Disrupted economies
- Weakened feudal systems
- Caused social and religious upheaval
Constantine the Great
- Roman emperor (272-337 CE)
- Legalized Christianity with the Edict of Milan (313 CE)
- Founded Constantinople, the empire's new capital
The Twelve Tables
- Rome's first codified legal system (451 BCE)
- Written law code for Roman citizens
- Influenced modern legal principles
Serfs
- Peasants bound to land under medieval feudalism
- Worked for lords in exchange for protection
- Limited rights, no social mobility
Alexander the Great
- King of Macedonia (356-323 BCE)
- Built a vast empire encompassing Europe, Asia, and Africa
- Spread Greek culture
Rousseau & Voltaire
- Key Enlightenment philosophers
- Rousseau promoted social equality and popular sovereignty
- Voltaire advocated for free speech and religious tolerance
Islam
- Monotheistic religion founded by Prophet Muhammad in Mecca (7th century CE)
- Rapidly expanded across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia via trade and conquest
Pharaoh
- Ruler of ancient Egypt, considered king and deity
- Crucial roles in politics, religion, and monumental architecture (e.g., Ramses II)
Enlightenment
- Intellectual movement (17th-18th centuries)
- Emphasized reason, science, and individual rights
- Influenced modern democracy and human rights
Augustus Caesar
- Rome's first emperor (63 BCE-14 CE)
- Original name, Octavian
- Brought stability and prosperity during the Pax Romana
- Reshaped the Roman Empire's structure
Imperialism
- Policy of extending a nation's power through colonization, military, or economic dominance
- Practiced by European powers (16th-20th centuries)
Peloponnesian War
- Conflict between Athens and Sparta (431-404 BCE)
- Weakened Greek city-states
- Paved the way for Macedonian domination
Huns
- Nomadic warrior tribe from Central Asia
- Invaded Europe (4th and 5th centuries)
- Attila the Hun led campaigns that contributed to the fall of the Western Roman Empire
Leonardo da Vinci
- Renaissance genius (1452-1519)
- Known for art (Mona Lisa, The Last Supper), inventions, and scientific studies
The Crusades
- Religious wars (1096-1291 CE)
- European Christians fought for control of the Holy Land
- Reshaped relations between Europe and the Middle East
The Fertile Crescent
- Region in the Middle East
- Rich history, birthplace of early civilizations (Sumer, Akkad, Babylon)
- Fertile land along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Charlemagne
- King of the Franks and first Holy Roman Emperor (742-814 CE)
- Expanded his empire
- Promoted Christianity
- Encouraged learning in medieval Europe
Scientific Revolution
- Shift toward observation-based science (16th-17th centuries)
- Led by thinkers like Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton
- Transformed human understanding of the natural world
Homer
- Legendary Greek poet
- Traditionally credited with composing the Iliad and Odyssey
- Shaped Western literature and culture
Vikings
- Norse seafarers from Scandinavia (8th-11th centuries)
- Known for raids, exploration, and settlements
- Impacted European history and culture
Carthage
- Powerful North African city-state
- Contested power with Rome during the Punic Wars
- Destroyed in 146 BCE, marking Roman dominance in the Mediterranean
Cortes & Pizarro
- Hernán Cortés - Conquered the Aztec Empire (1519-1521)
- Francisco Pizarro - Conquered the Inca Empire (1532-1533)
- Secured wealth and power for Spain
Columbus
- Italian explorer (1451-1506)
- Voyages across the Atlantic (sponsored by Spain, starting in 1492)
- Led to European colonization of the Americas
Holy Roman Empire
- Multi-ethnic European empire (founded 800 CE, lasting until 1806)
- Charlemagne's coronation as emperor marked its founding
- Played a central role in European history
The Iliad/The Odyssey
- Epic poems attributed to Homer
- Iliad: Trojan War, Achilles' heroism
- Odyssey: Odysseus' journey home
The Twelve Tables (Repeat)
- Rome's initial codified law system (450 BCE)
- Foundation for Roman legal tradition
- Influenced modern legal systems
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Test your knowledge on significant historical figures and events that shaped world history. This quiz covers topics from Hammurabi's legal codes to the impacts of the Columbian Exchange and the Black Death. Explore how these elements contributed to the development of societies across the globe.
