Muslim World
This is a shared belief of Judaism, Christianity, & Islam
Monotheism, Claiming of Abraham as an ancestor, belief in good and evil, their is a heaven and hell.
Which of these these people is most know for writing critically about war and the hardships of soldiers? (Tu Fu or Li Bo)
Tu Fu
The purpose of this code was to maintain Byzantium's increasingly complex society
Justinian Code
There are two reasons why the German rulers failed to unify the German states during the Middle Ages, name one
Frequent clashes with the pope and continuous wars with Italian Cities
This individual believed in salvation by faith in God's forgiveness, people did not need priests to interpret the bible for them, good works were not a requirement for salvation
Luther
This is how Islam spread so quickly throughout parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe?
Strong Military force, conquering previously oppressed people, weak Byzantine & Sassanid Empires
This was a characteristic of the nomadic way of life on the Eurasian steppe (Starts with a "Y")
Yurts
This was a textbook that taught law students how to use the laws
The Institutes (also know The Novellae, The Digest, and The Code)
This new development led to an increase in the food supply in Europe.
New Harnesses for Horses
Jan Hus and John Wycliffe had this in common
They both pushed for church reform
What do sufis seek to do?
seek a mystical path in understanding Allah
These people forced the Koreans to build, sail, and provide provisions for the boats. This task was incredibly costly and nearly ruined Korea.
Mongols
This church is led by the pope and conducts services in Latin.
Roman Catholic Church (also know Eastern Orthodox Church)
What is one of the causes of the Renaissance? (Not the plague)
Papermaking development, stabilized international politics, increased international commerce, and translations of classic texts into latin.
This person ran away to a convent against her fathers wishes, reformed the Carmelite movement, and reported visions of God.
Teresa of Avila
What was the purpose of the devshirme?
Recruit young Christians from conquered lands to possibly become Janissaries
This person was a Venetian trader who traveled by caravan along the silk roads in the name of gov missions
Marco Polo
What is significant of the battle which Russians gained liberations from the Mongols?
It was a bloodless standoff
Which of the following is a poet who exchanged sonnets with Michelangelo and helped Castiglione publish The Courtier? Boccaccio, Colonna, Machiavelli, or Petrarch
Vittoria Colonna (Know the others)
How did the Reformation lead to the Enlightenment?
The distrust and skepticism led people to the Enlightenment
Suleyman the Magnificent completed three reforms... what is one
Promotion based on merit, penalties for financial corruption, balanced government budgets
During which Chinese dynasty did Japan stop sending their cultural missions to China
Tang Dynasty
In the Manor system, the Lord provided housing and protection to the _______
The Serfs
Humanists differed from traditional medieval thinkers in one big way, how?
They questioned everything in order to form their own opinions.
At what meeting was it established that the Church's interpretation of the Bible was final
The Council of Trent