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Final Exam Review

Final Exam Review. 8 th Grade World History. What were the accomplishments of Alexander the Great?. What were the accomplishments of Alexander the Great?. 1. He conquered Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia and parts of India 2. He spread Greek culture

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Final Exam Review

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  1. Final Exam Review 8th Grade World History

  2. What were the accomplishments of Alexander the Great?

  3. What were the accomplishments of Alexander the Great? • 1. He conquered Greece, Mesopotamia, • Egypt, Persia and parts of India • 2. He spread Greek culture • 3. He built a Great library in Alexandria, Egypt.

  4. What was the Delian League?

  5. What was the Delian League? • An alliance of Greek city-states formed to defend all of Greece. Athens and Sparta both belonged at first. But then Sparta formed its own league.

  6. What was the Peloponnesain League?

  7. What was the Peloponnesian Leagues? • An alliance of Greek city-states formed for defense and to limit the power of Athens. • Sparta was the head of this league.

  8. What is the name of the wealthy people of Rome?

  9. What was the name of the wealthy people of Rome? • Patricians

  10. What were the pros and cons of Roman Expansion?

  11. What were the pros and cons of Roman expansion?

  12. What were the deeds of Charlemage?

  13. What were the features of the Gothic Cathedral?

  14. What were the causes of the Fall of Rome?

  15. What is the name of the wealthy people of Rome? A: Patricians

  16. What is the name of the legislative body of patricians?

  17. What is the name of the legislative body of patricians? A: Senate

  18. Who demanded representation in ancient Rome and the public display of the Twelve Tables?

  19. Who demanded representation in ancient Rome and the public display of the Twelve Tables? A: Plebians

  20. What emperor ruled during the Great Fire and burned the Christians?

  21. What emperor ruled during the Great Fire and burned the Christians? A: Nero

  22. Who was the first emperor of Rome?

  23. Who was the first emperor of Rome? A: Caesar Augustus

  24. Who was a great reformer and became dictator of Rome?

  25. Who was a great reformer and became dictator of Rome? A: Julius Caesar

  26. Name three of Charlemagne’s accomplishments.

  27. Name three of Charlemagne’s accomplishments. • Conquered the Saxons • Spread Christianity in Western Europe • Built churches and schools • Brought relative peace and prosperity to the Franks

  28. What was the PaxRomana?

  29. What was the PaxRomana? A: Period of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire

  30. List three characteristics of the Middle Ages in Europe.

  31. List three characteristics of the Middle Ages in Europe. • War and violence • Oaths and Pledges between vassals • Feudalism

  32. What was the name of the wars fought to reclaim Jerusalem for Christendom?

  33. What was the name of the wars fought to reclaim Jerusalem for Christendom? A: Crusades

  34. List three consequences of the Bubonic Plague.

  35. List three consequences of the Bubonic Plague. • Brought about the end of serfdom • People lost respect for the nobles and clergy • Wages increased for laborers

  36. How did the Ancient Romans influence the U.S. Constitution?

  37. How did the Ancient Romans influence the U.S. Constitution? • Balance of Powers • Republican form of government • Senate in the legislative branch • International Law

  38. Define excommunication.

  39. Define excommunication. A: To be excluded from the Church

  40. Name one of the tenets of the Magna Carta.

  41. Name one of the tenets of the Magna Carta. • The king is subject to the law as well • Nobles should be tried by a jury of their peers • Nobles should be consulted before taxes are raised

  42. What is land granted to a lord by king called?

  43. What is land granted to a lord by king called? A: Fief

  44. What king put his seal on the Magna Carta?

  45. What king put his seal on the Magna Carta? A: King John

  46. What are the dates of the Middle Ages?

  47. What are the dates of the Middle Ages? A: 500-1350 C.E.

  48. What is the code of behavior for knights called?

  49. What is the code of behavior for knights called? A: Chivalry

  50. Who did William the Conqueror defeat in the Battle of Hastings?

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