Social Studies Crossword Project

Ancient pyramid-like temple in Sumer
Powerful ruling class elites in Ancient Greece
Primary influence on the development of writing
Rise, decline, and overthrow of Chinese ruling dynasties
Religious journey for enlightenment and forgiveness
Early Aryan religious system
Period of Roman openness, peace, and prosperity
Nomadic groups like the Hittites, Hyksos, and Aryans
The primary defenders of feudal Europe
A major division or split within a religious faith
Medieval system based on land, loyalty, and service
New Eastern Roman Empire ruled by Emperor Justinian
HIstorical name given to the Germanic Christian region of Europe
The sacred city where Muslims go to on holy pilgrimage
Sacred Islamic pilgrimage
A Christian “Holy War”
The idea that a country’s wealth and power is linked
Title given to Spanish explorers like Pizarro and Cortez
Major period of religious change and conflict brought on by the 95 thesis
Period of increased research, observation, and experimentation
The bloodless overthrow of King James II of England
A period after the Middle Ages of great intellectual and cultural development
Gutenberg’s invention that increased literacy
Period of great cultural blending in the Islamic World