Trade Networks
Where did trading begin?
Middle East
What was the name of the prophet in Islam?
Muhammad
In Athens, who could NOT participate in government?
Women
Slaves
Foreign-born
This is a system land is granted to lords from a king and those lords grant them to lesser lords or peasants to work on and give up part of their crop.
Feudalism
During which time period did interest in exploration grow?
Renaissance
This religion influenced the beginnings of trade.
Islam
Judaism was the first to teach monotheism. What does that mean?
Belief in one god
A form of government where people choose representatives to govern them.
Republic
Who wanted the Catholic Church to make changes during the Reformation?
Martin Luther
Prince Henry the Navigator was a leader for explorers and exploration. What was one of his main goals?
Expand Portugal's power
Spread Christianity
Name the two countries in Africa involved in the start of trading.
Zimbabwe and Ghana
Jesus and his family were this religion.
Jewish
Why did the Roman Republic collapse?
Civil War
Octavian declares himself emperor
Where is the Holy Land that people were fighting over during the Crusades?
Jerusalem
An astrolabe helped sailors do this.
Determine exact latitude and longitude
Why did people want to trade with China?
Silk, spices, bronze goods
Jesus used these to explain and enhance the Ten Commandments.
Beatitudes
Define 'Direct Democracy'.
Assembly of ordinary citizens who can participate in the government
Renewed interest in classic texts, science, inventions, and art occurred during this period.
Renaissance
This sailor sailed around the southern tip of Africa.
Vasco da Gama
What made the Arabian Peninsula and ideal location for trading?
Surrounded by water
What happened to change how Christians were treated in Rome?
Emperors made it an official religion
Name two similarities between Greek and Roman Government and the government of the U.S.
Representatives
All citizens allowed to participate in government
Everyone equal under the law
Innocent until proven guilty
From 1095 to 1295 there were this many Crusades.
Nine
Why did Prince Henry the Navigator set up a school in Sagres?
Teach sailors navigation and map-making skills