APUSH Constitution Quiz

I can explain the constitution and how it established out government. 

Bell Work: what was Shay's Rebellion? 

 

1. Who has the power to tax? Be specific, article, section

2. Who has the power to declare war?

3. What is the impeachment process?

4. Explain how a bill becomes a law

5. How was president and Vice President determined?

6. Who confirms presidential appointments?

7. What specifically is the role of the Supreme Court? Section, article

8. Explain checks and balances USING the constitution 

9. How are amendments made?

10. Terms of office for President, senator, representative, and federal judge. 

11. Who originally elected senators?

12. How is the president elected?

13. Explain the supremacy cause in Article VI. 

14. Essay. Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and Constitution. Make sure to discuss AT LEAST 4 points. 

AP World Study Guide Unit 2

I can demonstrate my knowledge of the 'Classical" Civilizations

Olmec
Chavin
Maya
Chichen itza
Tikal

Mauryan Empire in India
Rock and Pillar Edicts
Gupta Dynasty

Qin Dynast in China
Great Wall
Qin Shinhuangdi
legalism
Han Dynasty
Wu Ti

Greece
Geography
Polis, what was it and what groups were included?
Why colonies?
Minoan
Mycenae
Archaic Period
Classical Period
Hellenistic Period
Athens and Sparta compare/contrast
Draco and Solon
Polytheism. Describe Greek gods' qualities and name some important ones
Persian Wars 499-449 BC
Salamis
Marathon
Pericles
Delian League
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Peloponnesian League
Homer
3 orders of columns
Name a few scientists
Peloponnesian War
Macedonians
Alexander the Great
Extent of empire
Hellenism
Antigonid
Ptolmaic
Seleucid

Rome 509 BC-476 AD
Republic dates
Imperial period Dates
extent of empire
patricians
plebeians
Carthage
Punic Wars
Hannibal
First Triumvirate
Second Triumvirate
Julius Caesar
Octavius
Pax Romana
Name some Roman poets and scientists
paganism
Diocletian
Edict of Milan
Constantine
Visigoths sack of Rome
Huns
Vandals Sack of Rome
Eastern Empire?

US History Unit 2

1. Lexington and Concord

2. Battle of Saratoga

3. Battle of Yorktown

4. Role of French

5. 2nd Continental Congress (role and duties)

6. Declaration of Independence and Jefferson. What reasons were given for independence?

7. Articles of Confederation (State vs National authority, taxes, war, laws, etc)

8. Constitution (State vs National authority, taxes, war, laws, etc) and James Madison

9. Treaty of Paris 1783 (what did the new US get?)

10. Federalist vs Anti Federalist (Deals with Constitution)

11. Bill of Rights. Why was it needed? Explain a few of them in relaation to British violations

12. Shay's rebellion

World Civ Roman Empire

Pax Romana

• Started with Augustus
• 200 years 
• Rule of Law
• Common Coinage
• Civil Service
• Secure travel for Merchants
• Distinct groups retained certain customs (Jews)
• Largest extent of empire under Trajan 
• Cultural growth 
• Science
• technology

Religious Diversity

• Paganism
• Mithraism

Christianity 

• First century AD
• Constantine 306 claimed throne
• 312 Battle of the Milvian Bridge 
• 313 Edict of Milan
• 325 Council of Nicaea 
• 391 Official religion 

Division

• Eastern and Western under Diocletion around 280
• Constantine moves capitol east to Constantinople 322
• 2 (4) emperors
• Rarely unified again 

Fall of Rome

• Germanic Invasions (Huns, Franks, Goths, Vandals, etc)
• Weak rulers
• Size
• Christianity
• Corruption
• Military issues
• Famine/disease 

World Civ Renaissance study guide

Meaning of Renaissance
The Renaissance occurs after this time period
What was the goal of the Renaissance?
Name 3 events that 'led' to the renaissance and describe how they did
Name 3 advantages that Italy had for the Renaissance starting
Name the powerful Florentine family that 'funded' the Renaissance
What is humanism?
How did Renaissance scholars 'return' to the classical world?
What is a patron?
Decribe 'Renaissance Man' and give an example of one
What were the following people known for? Donatello, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael
Who was Machiavelli and what did he write?
List two problems of the medieval church
Describe the theology of Luther and Calvin
What were the 95 Theses a protest of?
What was the reaction to Luther from: Pope, Rulers, Peasants
What happened in the peasants revolt?
What book did Calvin write?
Define: Presbyterian, Predestination, elect
Why did Henry VIII start the Church of England (Anglican) ?
How would you describe the Church of England (Anglican)?
Describe the religious beliefs of Henry's 3 children
What happened with the Battle of the Spanish Armada?

AP World Rome notes

Republic 509 B.C.

• Overthrew monarchy
• 2 Consuls
• Senate 
• Assembly
• some elections

Social Structure

• Patricians
• Plebeians
• Slaves
• 12 tables
• pater familias

Military

• Carthage
• Punic Wars 264-146 B.C.
• Hannibal in 2nd Punic War 218-201 B.C.
• Rome continued to gain land in Mediterranean 

Collapse of the Republic

• Small farmers displaced by slaves
• Roman currency devalued
• Civil War
• 1st Triumvirate (Pompey, Crassus, Julius Caesar)

Caesar

• Consul
• As general conquered Gaul
• Was recalled and refused to disband
• Dictator for life
• assassinated  

Aftermath

• 2nd Triumvirate (Antony, Lepidus, Octavius)
• Actium 31 B.C. Octavius defeated Antony and Cleopatra
• Took name Augustus
• Imperator 
• Pax Romana 

AP World Monday

Homer

Archaic

Classical

Hellenistic 

Solon

Pericles

Philosophy

Greek orders of art

Marathon

Salamis

Peloponessian  war

Alexander the Great

Widespread Greek influence