Across
- 1. Prejudice towards or hatred of Jewish people.
- 4. Arguably the most important invention for the development and progression of humanity. Hint: It let us have smaller stomachs - and therefore bigger brains - and helped protect us from predators.
- 7. A fearsome leader who united his peoples and who was responsible for killing about 11% of the world's population.
- 9. Famed king of Ancient Mesopotamia who created, arguably harsh, rules for his society.
- 10. He united the Frankish Kingdom and championed Christianity, helping to make it the reigning religion of Europe.
- 11. A system of government where there is 1 person who rules over the populous, often referred to as a king or queen.
- 15. The founder and the last prophet of Islam.
- 16. Islam's holiest city. The Ka'aba is located here.
- 17. Famous Greek poet who is famous for such works as "The Odyssey" and "The Illiad."
- 18. A system of moral laws and code expected to be followed by samurai.
- 20. the belief in multiple gods.
- 21. The name of a peasant in Medieval Europe who was tied to the land and unable to leave.
- 25. This city is considered holy by Christians, Muslims and Jews. It has long been the site of fighting and religious wars.
- 27. One of the richest men to have ever lived. He helped spread Islam throughout North Africa.
- 28. Examples include Sparta, Athens, Singapore, and the Vatican City.
- 30. Famous type of arena from Ancient Rome. They often hosted gladiator matches here.
- 32. The continent on which scientists and anthropologists believe the first humans appeared.
- 33. Leader who became king at 20 years old following the assassination of his father. He conquered Greece and spread his empire as far as India. It is believed that he succumbed to malaria or typhoid fever at 32.
- 35. Splintering of the Catholic Church into 2 (Roman Catholic Church & Eastern Orthodox Church) due to differences in beliefs.
- 36. The name given to the remains of our oldest known ancestor found by Mary Leake in Tanzania.
- 37. A system of government where citizens have the right to vote.
Down
- 2. the transition of humans from hunting and gathering to farming, raising livestock, and settling down, making an increasingly large population possible.
- 3. The most popular religion in India.
- 5. Religious wars fought between Muslims and Christians for control over Jerusalem and the holy land.
- 6. A social and economic system dictating strict social structure revolving around give-and-take at all levels. It was very common in Medieval Europe and in Japan's Middle Ages.
- 8. A system of government where government and religion are closely tied.
- 12. term for a group of people who consistently move from place to place without ever settling down.
- 13. The founder of Buddhism.
- 14. In the ancient world, they were known for training fearsome warriors and dedicating their lives to battle. Boys began military training at age 7.
- 19. A system of government in which all of the power is in the hands of only a few.
- 22. Great leader of Rome who was loved by the people and betrayed by his fellow senators.
- 23. Many people believe that this emperor ordered Rome burned to the ground so he could build a new royal palace.
- 24. The Persian king who fought King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae.
- 26. the belief in 1 god.
- 29. The first written language.
- 31. Germanic barbarian leader who overthrew the last Roman emperor, causing the Roman Empire to finally fall.
- 34. A system of moral laws and code expected to be followed by knights.