World Civ Midterm

3. uncovered plot to kill Caesar
4. code that knights lived by
6. where Jewish civilization originated
7. birthplace of Muhammad, home of the Ka'bah
9. brought clean water to Rome
11. Mediterranean was at peace for 200 years
14. Rome "conquered" it during Claudius' reign, Hadrian built a wall there
15. a form of government in which leaders are elected to represent people
17. office court historian
18. gave Christians freedom to practice their religion
20. capital of the Ummayed Dynasty
21. collection of Jewish writing/commentary that interprets the laws and teaching of Hebrew Bible
22. one of the 7 sacraments, confession of sins to a priest in order to receive God's forgiveness (now called reconciliation)
23. natural border that separates Italy from the rest of Europe

1. land grants given to the lords from the Kings
2. trade hub of the Mediterranean, Carthage and Rome fought over it in Punic Wars
4. founded by Constantine, became capital of Byzantine Empire
5. father of the Jewish people
8. Christian belief that God can save people from sin and grant everlasting life
10. Fought against Shi'ah, caused Muslims to split into two religions
12. temple to Roman gods
13. one of the Five Pillars of Islam, occurs during month of Ramadan
16. gained power when Rome expanded, had great wealth and political influence over middle class
19. slave that led a revolt in 73 B.C.E.