Unit 3 600-1450
After the fall of the Roman Empire, what force-controlled almost all aspects of life in Western Europe?
The Church
This Muslim Empire conquered Constantinople and ended the Byzantine Empire in 1453, Sulieman was its greatest leader.
Ottomans
What was the name of the Indian troops that the British used to control India; eventually they rebelled against the British
Sepoys
The founder of the Fascist political party and the leader of Italy in the 1930s and 40s
Benito Mussolini
Enlightenment thinker from Britain argued that governments should protect"life, liberty, and property."
John Locke
What social system was adopted by both Europe and Japan in the MiddleAges?
Feudalism
Which Muslim Indian Empire was a descendant of the Mongol invaders.
Mughal
The Mexican revolution of freedom began as a peasant revolt led by two Creoles (also Catholics Priests) name one of the two.
Hidalgo and Morelos
What was the Apartheid system in South Africa?
A system of racial segregation in South Africa enforced through legislation by the governing National Party.
His book "The Origin of Species" gave the idea that plants and animals of the world survive by adapting to the changing planet (strongest survive). Nationalism used this idea to promote social and national colonialism.
Charles Darwin
During the 1200-1300s Eurasian trade, human migration, technology, and disease spread due to the formation of what empire?
Mongol
What nation whose power came from exploration and colonization; was the first to set up trading centers along Africa's coast and trade directly with India and China through maritime trade.
Portugal
This major construction project by the British in Egypt allowed for quick shipping from Europe to Asia.
Suez Canal
The Chinese Communist Party gained the support of the peasants as it was forced to flee the Nationalist army and travel thousands of miles to the Chinese interior, but was able to spread its goals; this trek was known as
The Long March
Russian Tsar 1689-1725, who introduced Western languages, cultures and technologies to the Russian elite. He moved the capital from Moscow to the new city of St. Petersburg.
Peter the Great
Which two Chinese dynasties invented Gunpowder, Block printing, the compass and paper money
Tang and Song
This Japanese empire was ruled by a Shogun and "closed off" Japan to Western influence.
Tokugawa
What major event in Chinese history was started by Hong Xiuquan, who believed he was the brother of Jesus?
Taiping Rebellion
What was the Partition of India and what role did religion play in this event?
India gains independence from Britain and then immediately splits into Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan, violence ensues.
Spanish Conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire in Peru
Francisco Pizarro
What nomadic group of people traveled throughout Africa and spread their language, technology, and farming techniques
Bantu
This Chinese dynasty was started by the "Manchu" people who overthrew the Ming dynasty. They ruled from 1644 to 1912.
Qing Dynasty
What event ended the rule of the Shogun in Japan and Restored the Emperor to power?
Meiji Restoration
What representative governing body was created in Russia after the wartime loss to Japan in 1905. This body was to give the Russian people a voice in the Tzarist government
the Duma
Leader of the Communist forces of North Vietnam and who were victorious and united Vietnam in 1975
Ho Chi Minh