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Rome was located on the Italian Peninsula in the center of the Mediterranean Sea which provided access to sea trade. True. What was the name of the mountain range to the north of Italy that provided some protection from invading forces. Alps. Who ruled Rome before the development of the Roman Republic? Etruscan Kings. A form of government were citizens participate by electing representative to make laws and lead the government. Republic. What term was given to the wealthy elite in Rome who made up the minority of the population, but held the majority of the power during the Roman Republic? Patricians . Which group did NOT gain citizenship in the Rome? Women. What term was given to the two chief executives who served in the Roman Republic? Consuls . What term was given to the majority of the population in the Roman Republic who initially had very limited power. Plebeians. How long did each Consul serve as chief executive of the Roman Republic? 1 Year . During the Roman Republic, how long could an individual serve in the Senate? For Life. During times of war, a Consul could serve as dictator for 6 months. True. What term is given to the branch of government that makes laws? Legislative Branch . What was the most powerful governing body during the Roman Republic who controlled the money and developed the laws? Senate. Part of the legislative branch in Rome that elected Senators and passed laws that could be rejected or accepted by the Senate. Assembly. Plebeians gained some power in the Roman Republic by eventually electing 10 Tribunes. True. What was the name of Romans first written law code with principles like innocent until proven guilty? Twelve Tables
What is one reason the colonists came to America? escape persecution. Which people were taken to be slaves in America? Africans. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? American Indians. Why did the colonists fight the British? Boarding issues. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson. How many colonies became states initially? 13. Who was the first U.S. President? George Washington. Which was the first colony to become a state? Delaware. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? 1776. What are the founding fathers of our country called? framers. Where was the Constitution written? Constitutional Convention. In which state was the Constitution written? Pennsylvania. When was the Constitution written? 1787. What supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution? Federalist Papers. How many essays were in the Federalist Papers? 85
Word List: LAW, MOSES, COVENANT, DECALOGUE, SINAI, GOD, EXODUS, IDOLATRY, WORSHIP, SABBATH, HONOR, PARENTS, MURDER, ADULTERY, THEFT, FALSE, WITNESS, COVET
What does the word Renaissance mean: Rebirth. If someone is devious and ruthless, especially in politics, they might be called: Machiavellian. In what country did the Renaissance start: Italy. This famous painting was done by: Leonardo da Vinci. Which is NOT a reason the Renaissance began in Italy: They never had the Black Plague. Who wrote The Book of the Courtier, which told people how to be ideal upper class men and women: Castiglone. Who created this: Michelangelo. Which was NOT a characteristic of Renaissance art: More religious subjects than before. The growth of which types of areas helped to spur on the Renaissance: Urban. Which do you think is the best example of a "Renaissance Man": Joe paints portraits, loves calculus, writes articles on anatomy, and is an expert gardener.. This work by Michelangelo is called what: David. Which group of people were used as the scapegoat for the black death: Jews. Which is NOT a way that the black death paved the way for the Renaissance: It was more difficult than ever for people to move up in social class.. In the painting School of Athens, the great thinkers of ancient Greece and Rome are featured, as well as architecture from those ancient cultures. This is an example of : Classicism. Leonardo da Vinci called this famous drawing: Vitruvian Man. You need someone to finance your artwork. You need a..: Patron. Who said "The end justifies the means": Machiavelli. You would find this painting by Michelangelo on the ceiling of what building: Sistine Chapel. Which date would be included in the Renaissance era: 1400