Christianity
This Christian institution held great political and spiritual power in medieval Europe.
What is the Catholic Church?
This holy book guided Islamic law and daily life.
What is the Qur’an?
This belief system emphasized respect for authority and family in China.
What is Confucianism?
This empire believed their ruler was chosen by the sun god
Who are the Inca?
This invention helped spread religious ideas quickly after 1450
What is the printing press?
These religious wars were fought between Christians and Muslims over control of the Holy Land.
What are the Crusades?
This Muslim empire expanded across parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa during this period.
What is the Ottoman Empire?
This Chinese philosophy influenced government exams and bureaucracy.
What is Confucianism?
This civilization practiced human sacrifice as part of religious rituals.
Who are the Aztecs?
This man improved the printing press in Europe.
Who is Johannes Gutenberg?
This document issued by Martin Luther challenged Church practices in 1517.
What are the Ninety-Five Theses?
These laws governed Muslim societies and were based on religious teachings.
What is Sharia law?
This religion spread from India into East and Southeast Asia.
What is Buddhism?
Spanish conquistadors used Christianity to justify this action.
What is colonization?
Printed Bibles allowed people to do this without Church leaders.
What is read and interpret scripture themselves?
This movement led to the creation of Protestant churches across Europe.
What is the Protestant Reformation?
This Ottoman ruler was known for religious tolerance and legal reforms.
Who is Suleiman the Magnificent?
This belief system focused on harmony with nature and balance.
What is Daoism (Taoism)?
This belief motivated missionaries to convert Indigenous peoples.
What is Christianity?
This movement emphasized human potential and learning.
What is the Renaissance?
This Catholic response sought to reform the Church and stop the spread of Protestantism.
What is the Counter-Reformation?
Islamic belief systems helped unify diverse peoples through this shared faith.
What is Islam?
These belief systems helped shape social order and government in Asia.
What are philosophical and religious traditions?
Indigenous belief systems often emphasized this relationship with nature.
What is spiritual harmony with nature?
The spread of belief systems during this period led to major social and political change known as this.
What is religious and cultural transformation?