African Civilization
What was a common religion in Early African Civilizations?
Islam (Muslim)
What type of government did the Ottoman Empire use to govern it's huge territory?
Monarchy
What allowed sailors to navigate across the ocean without having to use stars or landmarks?
Compass
What religious reformation caused a vast difference in christian churches in the 1600s?
Protestant Reformation
What event is being described:
*Journey took six to eight weeks.
*Captives were treated terribly and chained together
TransAtlantic Slave Trade
How did raising livestock improve the life of the Mongols?
Allowed them to travel easier and move with their herds.
As explorers discovered new lands, ____________ created more accurate maps, showing coastlines, oceans, and important landmarks which helped sailors avoid getting lost and find safer, faster routes across the oceans.
cartographers
What does humanism mean and how did it influence the Renaissance?
Humanism is the belief that human achievements are important, and it made artists focus more on realistic pictures of people and everyday life.
How did the Atlantic Slave Trade affect Africa?
Caused many African communities to be destroyed due to warfare and the capture of their people
How did the expansion of the Ottoman (and Mongol Empire) Empire affect Europe and Asia during the Middle Ages?
Increased trade and cultural exchange along the silk road
A fast, lightweight, and could sail on long voyages. The special design of triangular sails allowed it to travel against the wind, making it easier to explore new places.
Hint: type of ships explorers used
Caravel
What was the most significant long-term impact on the environment due to the Age of Exploration
Introduction of invasive species
What event caused African population to decrease?
Transatlantic Slave Trade
What was the role of the Islamic world during the Ottomon Empire's reign?
It was a center of knowledge and learning.
Why did European countries look for new routes by sea?
The Ottomans (and Mongols) controlled the Silk Road and made it difficult to travel to Asia on land.
What is an economic system where governments controlled trade?
Mercantilism
What are two similarities between African and Early American Civilations:
*organized social structures with distinct classes (nobility, farmers, artisans, etc.)
* had rich spiritual beliefs, often involving multiple gods and rituals
* used alphabet as a written language
*used picture (glyphs) as a written language
*created significant art and architecture, such as pyramids and temples.
*most were followers of Islam
* organized social structures with distinct classes (nobility, farmers, artisans, etc.)
*created significant art and architecture, such as pyramids and temples.
What is a skill that Mongol horsemen were known for?
Riding horses at high speeds.
What are the Three G's that motivated exploration?
God, Glory, Gold
What is acorrect "key" for the map?
Orange: Portugal
Blue: France
Red: Britain
Green: Spain