Belief Systems
The founder of Buddhism
Leader of the Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther
Time periods of growth, prosperity, peace, and achievement
Golden Age
Why did Chinese women bind their feet?
- Symbol of wealth and beauty
- Would help bring marriage prospects
Why were manors self sufficient?
They were able to provide for everything that they needed within the Manor walls. They did not need to trade or exchange with other villages
List two main beliefs of Confucianism
- Filial Piety (respecting elders)
- 5 relationships
- Civil Service Exams
- The people are the most important in government-- Rulers should set an example for their subjects
Founder of Hinduism
Trick Question - no founder
List 2 reasons why the Roman Empire fell apart
- Invasions by many different groups
- Assassinations and civil wars
- Weakened military
- Other answers
- Fear tactics/threats
- Ruthlessness (killed entire villages)
- Spies
- Psychological warfare
What kind of power did the church have in Medieval Europe? Provide an example.
Answers may vary
List at least 3 of the Pillars of Islam
- Fasting
- Hajj
- Prayer
- Declaration of faith
- Charity
Leader of Ancient China that followed Legalism
Shi Huang di
Eastern Rome: Thrived under the Byzantine Empire
Western Rome: Fell apart, chaos and disorder, they entered the Dark Ages
Who really held the most power in Post-Classical Japan?
The Shogun
What caused the Black Death?
Occurred through trade
rats carried the bacteria and fleas carried it onto humans
The term used to describe the division of Christianity during the Byzantine Empire (this led to the first split, creating Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholicism)
The Great Schism!!
The two leaders of the Byzantine Empire (Hint- Power Couple)
Justinian and Theodora
Why is the city of Constantinople important in the Byzantine Empire?
- Important trading center
- Connects Europe and Asia together
- It is the capital city of the Byzantine Empire
What is selective Borrowing in Post-Classical Asia?
What are the historical circumstances that led to the beginning of the Renaissance in Italy?
Answers will vary
- Funding from wealthy families
- Trade
- Preservation of Greek/Roman culture
How can people change their status under the caste system (in Hinduism)?
They can only change status during rebirth. During their current life, they must practice their Dharma.
Leader of the Yuan Dynasty under the Mongols
Kublai Khan
known for its golden age
- Vast trade networks
- Held on to Greek/Roman/Indian texts and translated them into Arabic
- House of Wisdom
Other answers may be accepted
Japan is a chain of islands, making them isolated from the rest of the world and preventing unity. strong currents made trade and travel difficult
Trade Network that was a result of Exploration in the Americas
The Columbian Exchange!!!