Unit 1 & 2
Name two countries the Indian Ocean trade route went to
India, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Japan
Which event led to the Scientific Revolution?
The Renaissance
Describe the estate system
1st-clergy
2nd-nobility
3rd-majority
3rd estate pays all the taxes and are treated poorly
Who was the explorer that traveled along the Indian Ocean trade route and sailed for China. Made stops in India and Africa, and was known for having a large fleet of ships.
Zheng He
The Ottoman Empire was known as a ______________ empire
Gunpowder
What is the spark of the French Revolution?
Storming of the Bastille
What were caravans used for?
Traveling over the Trans-Saharan trade route
Carrying items like gold and ivory
Who were the two main thinkers of the time period? Why are they important?
Copernicus & Galileo
Developed heliocentric theory and invented the telescope/supported Copernicus
What are some negative effects of industrialization?
Pollution - air/rivers
Child labor
Limited workers rights
Why were the Mongols so important?
They took over a huge area of territory stretching from Europe to Asia
Developed new horseback riding/archery strategies
Cultural diffusion
What were some effects of Europeans arriving in the Americas, specifically on people like the Maya?
Disease/sickness
Oppression
Cultural Diffusion (religion)
Describe the difference between Adam Smith's ideas vs Karl Marx's ideas
Marx - wanted the proletariat (working class) to overthrow the bourgeoisie (middle class). Also favored no private property, and everybody contributes to the greater good
Describe feudalism
Land=power
People at the top (kings, clergy) gave serfs land to work on/protection, in exchange for loyalty
Why was the tribute system used?
Legitimize a leader's rule
Centralize authority
Pay respect to a ruler in order to peacefully coexist
Explain a political, social, economic effect of industrialization
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