Unit 1
Umayyad
(2.1) The most notable disease to spread on the Silk Road was
The Bubonic Plague
Martin Luther posted these on the Wittenburg Castle Church doors, creating a major catalyst for the Protestant Reformation
95 Theses
The Spanish revolutionized trans-Atlantic trade with the creation of these fast, well armed ships, able to carry large amounts of cargo.
Manila Galleons
Fast ripening rice introduced into China allowing for an EXPLOSION of populatin.
champa rice
The Orange River is the longest river in which African Country?
South Africa
Put these cities in order from smallest to largest based on population at their peak (1200-1750)
1. Tenochtitlan
2. Constantinople
3. Baghdad
4. Delhi
Delhi
Tenochtitlan
Constantinople
Baghdad
(1.2) This Branch of Islam Believes that the leader of Islam is to be chosen by the people, and does NOT need to be a direct descendant of Muhammad
Sunni Islam
The ideology that one ruler has complete authority over their subjects, without the need for input from other people/leaders
Absolutism
The beliefs kings got their authority from (Christian) God and were above all government.
The Divine Right of Kings
(4.2) This explorer was the first to circumnavigate the seas and was sponsored by Spain
Magellan
rebellion of small Hindu led group over the Mughal empire.
Maratha Rebellion
Which major international sporting tournament was first held in 1877. It has only ever been cancelled from 1915-1918 and 1939-1945 and 2020
Wimbledon
The Aztec Empire was highlighted by its capital city of ______________________, a bustling metropolitan area filled with agriculture, trade, arts, and culture.
Tenochtitlan
(2.4) This Muslim Ruler of the Mali Empire in the early 1300s, is considered to be the richest man to ever live
Mansa Musa
Leader of Safavid Empire who advanced culturally, politically, and socially.
Shah Abbas the Great
(4.5) During the triangular trade, raw goods were produced and shipped from ________ to _________ to be processed and manufactured.
The Americas, Europe
Abbasid
What company owns Bugatti, Lamborghini, Audi, Porsche, and Ducatti
Special envoys of Charlemagne, sent out to monitor his Kingdom and speak on his behalf.
missi dominici
(2.5) These two explorers from the 13th and 14th centuries are remembered for their creation of primary sources by visiting many areas in Afro-Eurasia
Marco Polo and Ibn Butta
(3.1) This Mughal Empire leader took over after the death of Babur and adopted a more religiously tolerant empire.
Akbar
(4.3) This disease was brought from the old world to the new world and was responsible for wiping an estimated 90% of Native Americans out
Smallpox
grandson and successor of Chinggis khan, leader of the Yuan dynasty.
Kublai Khan
How many US States have been the birthplace of a US President?
21
Name the 4 Mongol Khanates
2. Yuan / Great Khanate
3. Ilkanate
4. Chagatai
(2.3) Arab Sailors were responsible for inventing this type of triangular sail that could easily catch wind from different directions.
Lateen Sails
(3.2) This French king was responsible for expanding the Palace of Versailles as well as making colonies in the Americas and eastward.
King Louis XIV , the "Sun King"
largest and most influential settlement in the Mississippian culture. Known for their large mounds.
Cahokia
Green Eggs & Ham