Miscellaneous
Johannes Gutenberg invented this which helped spread ideas in Europe.
What is the printing press
This person founded the Mongol empire.
Who is Ghengis Khan
What city did the Renaissance begin in? What family was important in helping to start it?
Florence, Italy. Medici Family.
This ruler of Malik was famous for his pilgrimage to Mecca.
Who is Mansa Musa.
What was explored in the Age of Exploration?
Americas
This king broke from the Catholic Church because the Pope refused to grant him a divorce.
Who is Henry VIII?
He started the Yuan Dynasty, replacing the Song Dynasty
Who is Kublai Khan
What invention helped the Church, education, and free thinking?
The Printing Press
What is the name of the holy text of the Muslims?
Quran
This was a sea route to Asia through the Americas (hint: it does not exist)
What is the Northwest Passage?
Name scientists from the Scientific Revolution.
Copernicus, Bacon, Newton, etc.
Name two of the 4 major inventions made by the Chinese culture.
Paper, Wood-Block Printing, Compass, Gunpowder
Christians began traveling to different countries to spread their religion. What are these people called?
Missionaries
What 3 cultures did the Muslims trade with?
Europe, Africa, China
This scientist introduced the heliocentric theory that the Earth orbits the sun.
Who is Copernicus?
This man wrote about his travels to Asia, fascinating Europeans and spurring travel/trade.
Who is Marco Polo?
This was protected by the Mongols to boost trade.
What is the Silk Road?
Who painted the Sistine Chapel?
Michelangelo
What famous African made the journey to Mecca to complete his pilgrimage?
Mansa Musa
Many
The fall of this city to the Ottoman Turks marked the end of the Byzantine Empire.
What is Constantinople?
This Dynasty is known for restoring Chinese rule and building the Great Wall.
What is the Ming Dynasty.
Name two reasons that people were beginning to question the church and were angry with it. What leader was instrumental in leading a movement against it? (95 Thesis)
Many answers
What type of math did the Muslims help create?
Algebra
These 3 G's were what the explorers sought.
What is God, glory, and gold?