Geography
What sea separates Great Britain from Scandinavia?
North Sea
What did the Pope promise people who fought in the Crusades?
Forgiveness of Sins
What technology involved carving text into a block of wood and using it to “stamp” text on a page?
Block Printing
What philosophy did the Qin use as a basis for their government?
Legalism
Which group came from Scandinavia and led to the creation of feudalism?
The Vikings
Around which river did the first Chinese Civilizations develop?
Yellow River
The Chinese honored the spirits of the dead. What is this called?
Ancestor Worship
What was the survey of all England ordered by William the Conqueror?
Domesday Book
What title did Pope Leo III give Charlemagne in 800?
Holy Roman Emperor
Who united the Mongols and conquered Northern China?
Genghis Khan
The Seine River is in what country?
France
What term refers to the large community of Christian believers throughout the world?
Christendom
What future document did the Magna Carta influence?
The US Constitution
The Chinese believed that their ruler was chosen by the gods. What is this called?
Mandate of Heaven
In what year did the Norman Conquest occur?
1066
What mountain range separates Spain and France?
Pyrenees Mountains
What religion entered China along the Silk Road and encouraged people to give up worldly desires and seek enlightenment within?
Buddhism
What are bones or shells that Chinese priests would use to get answers from the gods or ancestors?
Oracle Bones
What monarchs launched the Spanish Inquisition?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
What do we call the period of Chinese history where people’s loyalty to their state led to a brutal civil war?
Warring States Period
Which desert did the Mongols have to cross to invade China?
Gobi
What term refers to the Pope’s belief that he has power over kings and queens?
Papal Supremacy
Chinese government employees selected for their skill and knowledge are known as what?
Civil Service
Which dynasty was responsible for bringing China back into isolation?
Ming
Who defeated the Muslims in the Battle of Tours, thus stopping Islam from spreading into Europe?
Charles Martel