religious wars fought between Christians and Muslims to control Jerusalem - tons of cultural diffusion resulted
What is Crusades
100
led movement to gain independence for South Africa
Who is Nelson Mandela
100
communist leader who seized control following World War II
Who is Mao Zedong
100
similar to the Code of Chivalry, this laid out the rulers for samurais to follow
What is the Code of Bushido
100
led the movement for India's independence from Great Britain
Who is Gandhi
200
written set of laws established by the ruler of the Byzantine empire to provide peace and stability - adopted by many countries in Europe
What is Justinian Code
200
conference held here to divide up Africa into regions amongst imperialist nations of Europe
What is Berlin
200
term referring to a ruling family
What is dynasty
200
a political system similar to the one found in Europe during the Middle Ages, this provided a social hierarchy consisting of an Emperor, Shogun, daimyos, and samurais
What is feudalism
200
seasonal storms which brought rains to the land for farming but could also devastating impacts due to flooding
What are monsoons
300
led the Protestant Reformation to challenge practices of Catholic Church regarding sale of indulgences
Who is Martin Luther
300
largest desert in the world separating North Africa and sub-_______ Africa
What is the Sahara
300
4,000 mile trade route linking China to the Mediterranean Sea
What is the Silk Road
300
Korea was referred to as this because it allowed for the exchange of ideas and way of life between Japan and China
What is the "cultural bridge"
300
term for the division of India and Pakistan into separate countries
What is partitioning
400
invented by Johannes Gutenberg - spread new ideas quickly and increased literacy
What is the printing press
400
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai grew wealthy as result of the trade of these two goods
What are gold and salt
400
a major philosophy of China which stressed the Five Relationships and filial piety
What is Confucianism
400
policy established between Japan and the US' Commodore Matthew Perry allowing for trade between the two countries
What is open door policy
400
holy river which runs through the northern part of India
What is the Ganges
500
key tern regarding the Renaissance which encouraged people to focus on life on earth and not on afterlife
What is humanism
500
most famous ruler of Mali who spread Islam to Africa following pilgrimage to Mecca - established Timbuktu as a center of trade and learning
Who is Mansa Musa
500
during the Age of Imperialism, European nations carved out regions of China which were referred to as
What are spheres of influence
500
the Korean War was part of this bigger "war" in which the US and the Soviet Union competed for supremacy in arms, technology and democracy vs. capitalism
What is the Cold War
500
disputed area between India and Pakistan which both countries claim - major threat because both countries possess nuclear weapons