We should really learn more about North Africa.
Why is the History of North Africa not widespread and known?
Due to stronger use of oral history than written history.
Why are the Middle Ages also termed the Dark Ages by some historians?
Black Plague, Isolationism, Lack of social mobility
True or False: Christopher Columbus was the FIRST person ever to step foot on the Americas.
FALSE
-500 if wrong
To make easier ways to trade goods, services, and ideas between civilizations.
How many weeks left do we have of our class?
*Not including this week*
4 weeks remaining...
Who was Mansa Musa?
A) A rich king who grew a trading empire of gold and salt.
B) A prince who ran away from home to see how the other side lived.
C) An emperor who opposed Buddhism due to its ideals and values.
A) A rich king who grew a trading empire of gold and salt.
What was the name of the disease that wiped out 1/3 of Europe's population?
The Black Death/Plague
What way of travel was drastically improved upon during the Age of Exploration?
Naval/Ship Travel
Write down the prompt of yesterday's final essay.
How did new threats, new technology, and new political policies all contribute to the decline of the Silk Roads at the end of the Middle Ages?
Name what topics we will cover in Semester 2.
Guessing at least two will give you the points.
The Renaissance, The Enlightenment, The industrial revolution, Modern political ideologies, Imperalism in Africa/Asia, WW1, WW2, Cold War, Modern China, Modern India, Modern Middle East, Globalization
What journey was Mansa Musa on where he stopped at cities to spread his riches? Where was he headed to?
Hajj
Headed to Mecca
What movie did I show to showcase some satire of the Middle Ages?
What was the shape the slave trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas looked like?
What new technology was created that contributed to the decline of the Silk Road?
Sea travel and advanced military technology (cannons, gunpowder, rifles)
Where did Mr.Pfeifer graduate college?
DePaul University Chicago, IL
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What religion was considered ELITE?
False
Islam
Why do some historians view the Black Death as a step to the improvement of society during the middle ages? What advantage did it give those who were left standing?
More jobs, better wages, social mobility
Which of the following European powers was most likely influenced by cultural diffusion with Africa and Asia in the Age of Exploration?
A) France
B) Spain
C) Portugal
C) Portugal
Name a country and a political policy that led to the decline of the Silk Road.
China--> Isolationism by only government conducting trade through coastal ports.
Japan--> Strict travel restrictions and bans
List the top 4 most practiced religions in the world.
400 points for the correct order
200 points for naming
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
What is the name of the honored story tellers in North African society?
With the new wages acquired post black death, What did the Europeans begin doing that they were closed off to prior?
TRADING AROUND THE WORLD (used to be in isolation)
What city fell and due to this Europeans looked to new trade routes in Asia?
Constatinople
How do you harvest silk?
Boiling of worms to gather silk.
When is Mr.Pfeifer's birthday?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Monday, July 24th, 2000