Unit 1 Study Guide
 Create flashcards for all Ch 1 terms, people, places. There will be a section on the test for matching and fill
in the blank using these words.
 Answer each of the following questions completely:
1. Explain the difference between Sparta and Athens
2. What were the qualifications in order to participate in the Athenian government during the Age of
Pericles?
3. What happened as a result of the Peloponnesian War?
4. What two things did Greek philosophers rely on in order to explain why things happened?
5. What was Alexander’s most important contribution to the world?
6. What does Plato argue in the Republic?
7. Describe the role of consuls in the Roman republic.
8. Under Roman law, what could people accused of a crime do?
9. What Roman idea did the US founders adopt?
10. Explain why Julius Caesar was murdered.
11. Describe the Roman period known as Pax Romana.
12. What is the Byzantine emperor Justinian best known for?
13. How was Roman culture preserved?
14. What set the Jews apart from other people of the Roman Empire?
15. Who founded the Israelite nation?
16. Name the most sacred text of the Jews.
17. How did the diaspora lead to other religions?
18. How did Israelite people different from many ancient people?
19. Which leader was most influential in spreading the teaching of Christianity?
20. Why did the writings of the ancient Greeks challenge medieval Christian scholars?
21. Why were some Jewish authorities upset with Jesus?
22. How do Christians fulfill their covenant with God?
23. Why did the Romans persecute Christians?
24. Describe Thomas Aquinas’ achievements.
25. What is King Henry II best known for?
26. Which document did King John sign which established “due process of law”? What is due process of
law?
27. Describe the most important principle in the Magna Carta.
28. After the Hundred Years’ War, what power did the English Parliament gain (has to do with money)?
29. Which two sides fought during the English Civil War?
30. Describe the Glorious Revolution.
31. What document did William and Mary need to accept before they could be crowned?
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Short Answer Prompts. Be able to answer #1, pick one other essay (2-5)
1. Why was the English Bill of Rights written? Think about the situation between the King and Parliament
at this time. What did the writers of the document want to protect and prevent?
2. Briefly describe Christian beliefs about salvation during the Middle Ages. How did this affect the way
the Church treated people of other religions at this time?
3. Explain how the Roman Catholic Church came to dominate much of Western Europe during the
medieval times.
4. How did the beliefs of the ancient Israelites influence Western views on law and the rule of law?
5. How did the Magna Carta contribute to the development of law and government in Western nations?