China/Mongols
Which Ancient Chinese dynasty is known for advancements in poetry, art, technology, and military tactics
Tang dynasty
Which region was the Mughal Empire primarily located in?
The Indian Subcontinent
Which city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence, Italy
In feudalism, what was the main duty of a vassal towards a lord?
Providing military service and loyalty
Which controversial Genoese explorer “discovered” the New World in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
Which ancient Chinese dynasty is known for the creation of gunpowder-based weapons
The Song Dynasty
Disagreements over who the first caliph should be was the main reason for the division of Muslims into _________________.
Sunnis and Shias
The Renaissance means 'rebirth' in French and is best remembered for
Reviving ancient art, science, and culture
The Crusades were a series of religious wars fought primarily to ________.
Gain control of the Holy Land
Which technologies directly facilitated the Age of Discovery in the 1400s?
The caravel ship and compass
Genghis Khan is remembered in history by his birth name, which was
Temüjin
Which important historical event caused the end of the Byzantine Empire?
The conquest of Constantinople in 1453
Which figure is the most iconic example of a “Renaissance Man”?
Leonardo Da Vinci
Manorialism best describes a ________.
System of land management, farming, and labor
Which Portuguese explorer was the first to reach India by sailing around Africa?
Vasco da Gama
Which empire led by a Khan expanded its territory throughout Central Asia and parts of Eastern Europe by conducting brutal military campaigns including cavalry forces?
The Mongol Empire
The _______________ Caliphate is most famous for its contributions to the fields of mathematics, science, and philosophy during the Islamic Golden Age
Abbasid
Which invention during the Renaissance greatly influenced the spread of new ideas and knowledge?
The Printing Press
During which crusade did crusaders successfully captured Jerusalem?
The 1st Crusade
Which explorer is credited with the first successful voyage around the world?
Ferdinand Magellan
Which European explorer travelled the Silk Road through Central Asia to reach Kublai Khan’s court?
Marco Polo
Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Medina is significant because it marks the beginning of ____________
the Islamic calendar.
What was one of the key effects of the Renaissance on European society?
The promotion of individualism and scientific inquiry
Muslims believe that __________ is the final prophet and messenger of God.
Muhammad
Which Spanish explorer is best known for conquering the Inca Empire in South America?
Francisco Pizarro