Renaissance
European Reform
Era of Exploration
Religious Freedoms
More European Reform
100
Art and Learning
What was the Renaissance a rebirth of?
100
Turn Christian boys into Muslim soldiers
What was the devshirme system designed to do?
100
To grow wealthy and spread Christianity
What were Europeans main motives for making voyages of exploration?
100
Roman Catholic
Between 1500 and 1600, which religion was dominant in the greatest number of countries?
100
They transformed from a nonviolent group into a militant group
What change did the Sikhs undergo during the course of the Mughal Empire?
200
Human potential and achievements
The study of classical texts caused humanists to focus on what subject?
200
They interrupted its growth.
How did Timur the Lame's military activities affect the growth of the Ottoman Empire?
200
He led seven Chinese overseas explorations
Why was Zheng He important?
200
The Bible
What was the first full sized book Gutenberg printed?
200
He opened the city to new citizens of many religions and backgrounds.
What did Mehmed II do after he conquered Constantinople? a. Forced conversion upon Constantinople's Christain inhabitants. b. Opened the city to new citizens of many religions and backgrounds. c. Captured Cairo, Mecca, and Medina.
300
For being rulers and supporters of the arts
What is the Medici family famous for?
300
in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal
Why did Shah Jahan order the building of the Taj Mahal?
300
China believed it was self-sufficient and didn't need outside goods.
What were China's main reasons for rejecting British offers of trade?
300
Japan didn't have a centralized rule so it was more focused on unifying the country than it was new trade.
Why might Japan have been the only country NOT to explore new lands during the Age of Exploration and Isolation?
300
He promoted religious tolerance in areas conquered by his troops.
Which of the following is NOT true about Isma'il? a. He took the title Shah b. He established Shi'a Islam as the Safavid state religion c. He promoted religious tolerance in areas conquered by his troops. d. By age sixteen, he conquered what is now Iran
400
Christian Humanists
What were Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More?
400
Carpet weaving became a national industry
What was a result of Western influences on the Safavid Empire?
400
He founded a navigational school on the coast of Portugal
How did Prince Henry of Portugal influence exploration?
400
predestination
What was one of John Calvin's major teachings?
400
Government reform and cultural achievements.
What did Suleyman the Lawgiver support?
500
Henry VIII
Who declared himself the head of the English Church?
500
incompetent leadership
What contributed to the decline of both the Ottoman Empire and Safavid Empires?
500
The power of the daimyo
What major barrier hindered effective centralized government in Japan?
500
Took a stand against the selling of indulgences. Primacy of Bible over Church traditions and the pope. People could interpret the Bible themselves. Faith in Gods forgiveness, person could win salvation. Buy their way into heaven.
What were Martin Luther's chief objections to the Roman Catholic Church?
500
Nur Jahan
Who ruled India for Jahangir?
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