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SS 8 final review
SS 8 PAthways final Review tulip
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Social Studies
8th Grade
06/08/2012

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Chapter1-Where did the history of Western European civilization beging 1000s of year ago?
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The shores of the Meditereanian Sea
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Chapter1-What were the 2 most important early European civilizations?
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Greece and Rome
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Chapter1-What are three features of Roman architecture?
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Roman arches, arenas, Public baths
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Chapter1-This was the common language of the Roman Empire.
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Latin
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Chapter1-Describe the climate of the Mediterranean
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Warm to hot,Dry summers. mild to cool, wet winters
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Chapter1-France was known as this Roman province
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Gaul
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Chapter1-What is an aqueduct & what does it do?
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An aqueduct is a water supply or navigable channel constructed to convey water. The aqueducts supply water to public baths and for drinking water.
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Chapter1-What materials were used by the Romans to build their cities?
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The Romans used some kind of ingredient to create their own cement
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Chapter1-Why did Rome fall?
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Conquered by Goths
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Chapter1-Define the original meaning of barbarian
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"people who speak an unfamiliar language"
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Chapter1-The Catholic Church had the greatest effect on whom?
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The Western European civilization
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what religion was the Qur'an related to?
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Islam
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What religion was the Torah related to?
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Jewish
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Prophet's name who revealed Gods name to the Muslims
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Mohammed
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Define Messiah
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The son of god and the saviour of the jewish
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Define Martyr
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A person killed or tortured because of there religious beliefs
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Define Missionary
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A person sent by the church to convert people
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Define Priest
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A person trained to perform religious ceremonies
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Define Apostles
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the first twelve disciples, or followers, of jesus
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Define Gospels
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the first four books of the new testament of the bible
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Why did Christianity appeal to people?
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Because it was said if you were christian jesus would preach you
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Define Renaissance
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A rebirth or Revival, Especially of the arts
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Who Conquered Britain in the 5th Century?
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Germanic Peoples'
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Describe the lifestyle of a Viking
Definition
Savage and Very cruel with there attacks
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What are the three f's?
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Fief (Land), Fealty (loyalty), Faith (Religion)
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