Religion
What is Christianity based upon
Based around Jesus of Nazareth, a figure who claimed to be Messiah the Jews had awaited - teachings of devotion to God and love for others
trade alliance though northern Europe to drive toward nationhood, increase social mobility and flexibility
What is the Divine Right
church allied with strong monarchs, monarchs believed they were ordained by God to rule - people had moral/religious obligation too obey
what was the Treaty of Tordesillas
agreement between Spain and Portugal to split colonized land between them
what is Humanism
focus on personal accomplishment, happiness, and life on earth instead of living for the goal of salvation
What was the impact of Buddhism, based on system of ranks
rejects caste system - appealed to those of lower rank
growth of education and knowledge - founding of universities for men; philosophy, law, medicine study; ideas of Muslims and Greeks - came in conflict with religion
What did John Locke believe in
men are all born equal, mankind is good and rational - primary role of government was to secure and guarantee natural rights and revolting is justified if not
Where did Vasco de Balboa explore
Central America
what was the Scientific Method
shift from reasoning being most reliable means of scientific meaning to scientific method (theory, documentation, repetition, others experimenting)
who was Confucianism founded by
Founded by Confucius, educator and political advisor - thoughts and sayings collected in the Analects
Who is Mansa Musa
Malian ruler who built the capital of Timbuktu and expended the kingdom beyond Ghana
What did Adam Smith believe in
an “invisible hand” will regulate economy if it is left alone
what was the Astrolabe
navigation device that measured distance between sun and stars on horizon to determine latitude
why did the Thirty Years War start
Thirty Years’ War: began when protestants in Bohemia challenged Catholics - violent and destructive
Belief in one supreme force called Brahma who created everything - gods are manifestations of Brahma (Vishnu = preserver, Shiva = destroyer)
What was the Song Dynasty built upon
bureaucratic system built on merit and civil service examination creating a lot of loyal government workers, improved transportation and communication and business practices
What is the book Thomas Paine wrote called
What did Hernando Cortés do
landed on coast of Mexico in 1519 - sought to exploit the Aztec Empire of their gold and spices
what was the Peace of Westphalia
German states affirmed to keep the peace
Who is the God for Islam
Allah presented words through prophet Muhammad, whose words were recorded in the Qur’an
Who was Marco Polo
merchant from Venice, to China and Europe
What did Thomas Hobbes believe in
government should preserve peace/stability - all powerful rule who ruled heavy-handed
where did Francisco Pizarro take over
Francisco Pizarro took over Inca Empire in 1531 partially due to spreading disease to them
Who was Babur
Mongol leader who invaded northern India in 1526 - Mughal Empire (dominated for next 300 years)