Ancient Civilizations
MAJOR RELIGIONS Category Name
MIDDLE AGES & RENAISSANCE
GEOGRAPHY & TRADE
100

This civilization is known as the first early civilization and developed cuneiform.

Mesopotamia (Sumer)?


100

The dominant religion in Medieval Europe.

Roman Catholicism

100

This event caused massive labor shortages and increased wages.

Black Death

100

The Black Death originated on this continent.

Asia

200

This African empire gained wealth primarily from gold, salt, and iron.

Ghana Empire?


200

The three major branches of Christianity.

Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Protestant

200

A rebirth of art, learning, and culture in Europe.

Renaissance

200

The continent most affected by the Black Death.

Europe

300

Islam played a major role in the government of this empire.

Mali Empire?


300

Christians believe this figure is the Messiah, while Muslims do not.

Jesus

300

This Renaissance figure was a painter, inventor, and scientist.

Leonardo da Vinci

300

This religious movement was dominant in Scotland and the Netherlands.

Calvinism

400

This civilization had powerful pharaohs seen as gods but did NOT have high literacy rates.

Old Kingdom of Egypt?

400

The core beliefs and practices of Islam are known as this.

Five Pillars of Islam


400

One effect of the Crusades was increased demand for these.

luxury goods

400

Trade helped cause this historical period by spreading ideas and wealth.

Renaissance

500

This civilization believed kings could lose power if they lost the Mandate of Heaven.

Ancient China


500

This religion teaches the Eightfold Path and the idea of ending suffering.

Buddhism?

500

Which group was NOT blamed for the Black Death?

Chinese and Mongols

500

The Crusades helped spread ideas and culture between these two regions.

Europe and the Middle East

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