Unit 1 & 2
Which system of government best describes rule in ancient China?
Monarchy
What body of water was an important trade route that connected to the Mediterranean Sea?
Black Sea
How did William the Conqueror change England?
He unified England.
What mountain range runs along the western edge of South America?
What happened to the Silk Road during the Mongol empire?
It was improved and expanded through Eurasia.
How did the reunification of China help spread Buddhist beliefs?
New government and better transportation.
Which prophet founded the religion of Islam?
Mohammed
How did monasteries preserve knowledge and help spread the Catholic Church beyond the Alps?
Monks
Which civilization developed the science of astronomy, a number system, and a calendar?
Maya
Who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
Why was the Justinian Code important?
It brought together existing codes and laws in one place.
How were the cities of Djenne and Timbuktu centers of trade, culture, and learning?
They were part of the trans-Saharan trade route.
What percent of people were killed by the Black Death?
40%
Name four states that the Southeast American Indians cultures inhabited.
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee
Feudalism was a system of government in which nobles gave land to lesser nobles in exchange for what?
Loyalty and military service
Why was Constantinople a good place to have the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
It had a natural harbor ideal for trading and it was located between two continents.
What did Mansa Musa do to make Islam stronger in his empire?
He built mosques and libraries and he invited architects, artisans, and scholars to come to Mali.
What city was the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence
Economic policy where a nation can increase its wealth by creating and trading with colonies is known as ________.
Mercantilism
Which civilization mummified their dead?
Inca
How did Genghis Khan expand the Mongol Empire?
He conquered other lands.
Why are the Five Pillars important to Muslim people?
They are the foundation of Muslim life and require people to live a good and responsible life.
Banking
What are two cash crops that are grown on plantations?
Sugarcane and tobacco
Which person explored southeastern North America?