Which ancient civilization is responsible for democracy? Which ancient civilization is responsible for republican government?
democracy = Ancient Greece (Athens), republic = Rome
100
What are Cortes and Pizarro known for?
Conquering the Aztec and Inca empires
100
What are scholar-officials?
Influenced by Confucian ideals, China had a merit-system requiring government officials to be educated and take tests before they can hold office.
100
How was the Inca Empire able to connect its empire together?
Extensive road system
100
What is the difference between the Columbian Exchange and the Middle Passage?
The Columbian Exchange refers to the exchange of food, animals, and other products whereas the Middle Passage refers to the slave trade
200
What effect did the Renaissance have on the Church?
Renaissance ideas decreased the power of the Church
200
What effect did Greece's geography have on its development?
Greece was very mountainous so city-states developed in isolation, making them different from each other.
200
What was Tetzel's role in the Protestant reformation?
He sold indulgences, prompting Martin Luther to begin the reformation
200
Which civilization had a Caste System for much of its history?
India
200
What was Akbar's policy regarding religion?
Akbar's reign was characterized by religious toleration
300
What is the largest empire prior to the 1700's?
The Mongol Empire - covered almost all of Asia
300
How did the Tokugawa Shogunate respond to European exploration?
Policy of isolation against European influence/trade
300
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
Chinese concept that the king receives legitimacy from heaven
300
What is the Hijra?
Mohammed's pilgrimage from Mecca to Medina, signifying the start of Islam
300
What is the encomienda system?
system of forcing Native Americans to labor on estates/plantations
400
What is Mansa Musa known for?
He was Mali's King whose pilgrimage to Mecca brought Islamic culture to his empire
400
What was the Magna Carta?
Document signed by the king of England limiting the power of the monarch
400
What is the Commercial Revolution?
Period of European expansion and increase in trade and business.
400
Monsoon seasons greatly affect which geographic area?
South Asia/India
400
What made Mogadishu a successful city in East Africa?
It's coastal location made it a good center for trade with Asia
500
What do Ibn Battuta, Marco Polo, and Zheng He have in common?
They were travelers whose journeys to led to interest in other cultures
500
What led to the success of all American colonies?
Their use of Native American and slave labor
500
What empire most influenced the Russian Empire?
The Byzantine Empire
500
What was the geographical extent of the Ottoman Empire?
At its height, it covered parts of Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East
500
Describe the concept of the afterlife for each of the five major religions
The Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Judaism, and Islam) all believe in an version of heaven/hell while Hinduism and Buddhism both believe in reincarnation of the soul.