Europe History Flashcard

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Who helped to spread Greek culture throughout Europe?

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Alexander the Great

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Where was the first democracy in the world?

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Greece

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What important contributions made by the Greeks? Options: Discovery of electricity, Invention of the wheel, Development of democracy, Invention of gunpowder

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Development of democracy

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What began when the king was overthrown, and people began electing officials?

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The Roman Republic

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What ideas about government did America borrow from the Ancient Romans?

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Representative democracy

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What were important contributions made by the Romans? Options: Creation of the first calendar, Development of algebra, Invention of the printing press, Construction of the Great Wall of China

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Development of algebra

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Why was the Magna Carta written?

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To limit the power of the king

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What is feudalism?

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A type of social and political system in which landholders provide land to tenants in exchange for their loyalty and service.

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What was there a rise in during the Medieval times?

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Christianity

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How did the Black Death affect Europe?

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Led to the end of feudalism