West Africa
Major trading highway used in West Africa
Niger River
Most powerful religion during the Middle Ages
Roman Catholic Church
This disease killed 1/3 of the European population
Plague
Considered a Renaissance Man, who created the Mona Lisa
Leonardo Da Vinci
Sent by the Queen of Spain to find a westward trade route to Asia and convert people to Christianity
Christopher Columbus
Wealthiest West African ruler that ruled the Kingdom of Mali
Mansa Musa
The warrior class who protected the manor
Knights
Series of wars between Christians and Muslims
Crusades
The author of the 95 Theses
Martin Luther
Exchange of goods and ideas between the Old World and New World
Columbian Exchange
The religion that influenced West African culture
Islam
The social system used during the Middle Ages (needed for protection)
Feudalism
This area/city was fought for during the Crusades
Jerusalem
This invention allowed Reformation and Renaissance ideas to spread quickly
Printing Press
Group of people who's population declined due to the Columbian Exchange
Native
The dangerous geographic feature that was crossed during salt and gold trade
Saharan Desert
The highest ranking clergy member in the Catholic Church
Pope
Document signed by King John I that gave nobles rights
Magna Carta
The artwork from this era had golden backgrounds, was 2 dimensional, and had mostly religious images.
Medieval Art
The idea that people can overthrow the government and start a new one if their Natural Rights are not protected.
Social Contract
The pilgrimage that Mansa Musa took to Mecca
Hajj
Who ended up winning the fight between Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV
During what Crusade did the Crusaders capture Jerusalem
1st Crusade
"I paid my money and now I'm saved" - this quote refers to what
Indulgence
Who's Enlightenment ideas are found within the Declaration of Independence
John Locke