fall of Rome
What country and continent is the city of Rome located in?
Italy and Europe
what was the river that ran through Ghana and Mali and had important gold mines?
what year did the renaissance begin?
1300's
where did the maya live?
what happened during the age of exploration?
voyagers traveled the seas to explore the world.
What did the emperor Constantine do that changed the future of the Roman Empire?
legalizing Christianity, founding Constantinople, and implementing key reforms that shaped the future of the empire.
Who was the first ruler of the Mali Empire and is credited with expanding it after conquering Ghana?
Sundiata Keita
what are patrons?
A person who supports artists with money, gifts or endorsement.
What buildings did the maya build?
Pyramids
what Spain explorer tried to find a shorter route to Asia but ended in the Americas mistaking natives for Indians?
Christopher Columbus
What was the major issue with the hired soldiers?
their lack of loyalty to rome
What two resources made West African empires wealthy through trans-Saharan trade?
gold and salt
what is individualism?
Focus on Unique Qualities and accomplishments that humans can do. (Architecture, Art, Sculpting)
what did the maya create to keep track of the days?
A calendar
what happened to the population of North and South America as a result of the age of exploration?
most died to foreign disease.
Who invaded and stole from the Roman Empire?
vandals
What is the name for the pilgrimage to Mecca?
Hajj
what person sculpted Mark?
Donetello
the maya used symbols to communicate similar to what in modern texting?
emojis
what country did France conquer during this time?
Canada
hen was religious persecution against Christianity stopped?
313 AD
What was the name of the fortified trading city established by the King of Ghana for outsiders?
Elmina Castle
in what city did the Medici family live?
Florence
what did the Aztecs do to please their gods?
Sacrifices
how many people died due to scurvy during the age of exploration?
around 2 million sailors died.