Chapter 13: Early History of Europe Flashcards
City-State
Political units made up of a city and all the surrounding lands.
Golden Age
A period in a society’s history marked by great achievements.
Hellenistic
Greek-Like
Athens
A city-state in eastern Greece.
Sparta
A military city in Greece.
Republic
A type of government in which people elect leaders to make laws for them.
Senate
A council of rich and powerful Romans who helped run the city.
Citizens
People who could take part in the government.
Rome
Established in the year 753 BC by a group called the Latins.
Carthage
A city in Northern Africa.
Empire
A government that includes many different peoples and lands under a single ruler.
Aqueducts
Channels used to carry water over long distances.
Middle Ages
Lasted from 500 to 1500 A.D.
Pope
The head of the Christian Church.
Crusade
Religious war
Holy Land
The place where Jesus lived.
Gothic Architecture
A style known for its high pointed ceilings, tall towers, and stained glass windows.
Feudal System
This system of exchanging land for military service.
Manor
A large estate owned by a noble or night.
Nation-State
A country united under a single strong government.
