Unit 1&2
The Inca & Aztec created these methods of farming to adapt to their environment (name both)
Terrace Farming and Chinampas
Spanish conquerors of the Americas
Conquistadors
The most important military leader in the struggle for independence in South America. Born in Venezuela, he led military forces there and in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Simon Bolivar
idea that many European countries had a duty to spread their religion and culture to those less civilized
White Mans Burden
An economic and social system in which private individuals and companies own, produce, and sell goods.
Capitalism
This was a strong empire of Western African. The Empire was ruled by two great rulers, Sundiata and Mansa Musa. They upheld a strong gold-salt trade
Mali Empire
Earth is the center of the Universe
Geocentricism
Name each estate in France and who was a part of it
1st (Clergy, 1%), 2nd (Nobility 2%), 3rd (Everyone else 97%)
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Imperialism
In this economic system, The government, would simply act as an instrument that would passively distribute goods and things. The government ensures resources are allocated across society fairly (based on what people need). (This is the ONLY thing the government would do)
Communism
a political theory of ancient China in which those in power were given the right to rule from a divine source
Mandate of Heaven
The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from having too much power
Separation of Powers
Was an important leader of the Haïtian Revolution and the first leader of a free Haiti;
Toussaint L'Ouverture
European nations met here to divide Africa to prevent war amongst the Europeans
Berlin Conference of 1884
Name all 7 continents
North America, South America, Antartica, Europe, Africa, Asia & Australia
Highly trained soldiers in the elite guard of the Ottoman Empire
Janissaries
An economic policy under which nations sought to increase their wealth and power by obtaining large amounts of gold and silver and by selling more goods than they bought
Mercantilism
an engine that uses the expansion or rapid condensation of steam to generate power.
Steam engine
A large area in Central Africa that was privately controlled by Leopold II of Belgium. He was able to secretly treat the people of the colony very badly until he was forced to give it up.
Congo Free State
How many states are there in the United States
50
gold-salt trade; linked North and West Africa; across Sahara Desert; spread Islam; land trade
Trans- Saharan Trade Routes
The effort by Christian leaders to drive the Muslims out of Spain, lasting from the 1100s until 1492
Reconquista
A tendency for groups to focus and work on wherever they can make the best product at the highest revenue (comparative advantage) and use trade to acquire other products
Specialization/division of labor
Battle in which the Ethiopians defeated Italian colonial forces;
Battle of Adwa
Which body of water would you swim in if you want to the beach in California
Pacific Ocean