Civilizations of East Asia
What are the Mongols best known for?
They were known for their military and for the largest land empire in history.
What was the significance of the Bantu migration?
The impact on the continent's cultural and teaching landscape.
What ended the Aztec civilization?
The Aztecs ended because of the spread of diseases that came from the Conquistadors.
What was the main reason for Henry VIII’s split with the Roman Catholic Church?
King Henry wanted to divorce his wife and the church wouldn’t let him so he created a new religion.
What caused Catholics to cry out for reform?
The Catholics wanted to stop being oppressed by the church, and they wanted to challenge the church.
Why were the Mongols feared?
They were feared for their good military tactics, and they were feared for their brutal military.
What resources made the kingdom of Ghana so wealthy?
Gold was a main resource. They would trade Gold for food resources and other things.
Why did the Mayan, Aztecs, and Inca engage in human sacrifice?
They did human sacrifice because it was part of their religion, and they believed it would bring favor for them from their Gods.
What did the Medicis provide to artists?
The Medici provided much-needed funding for painting and artistry.
What is the significance of the printing press to the Reformation?
The printing press allowed ideas to be spread easier and also allowed a number of authors to publish works to go against the church.
What are the similarities and differences between Japanese and European feudalism?
The Japanese and European feudalism both had a hierarchical system, but the Japanese leaders had more of a Military leader, whereas Europe had more of a political leader.
Who was Mansa Musa?
Mansa Musa was the Mansa of the empire. His ruling controlled many territories and ways of living. His journey helped spread islam in west africa. He also took a trip and gave lots of money and spread his wealth among the people of Africa.
Where were the Mayan, Inca, and Aztec Empires located?
In the region known as Mesoamerica, while the Inca Empire was located along the Andes mountain range of South America.
What are De Vinci and Michelangelo best known for?
De Vinci and Michelangelo are best known for their paintings such as the Mona Lisa and the ceiling of the sistine chapel respectively.
Explain what Humanism inspired to be revitalized.
Humanism inspired thinking for yourself and allowed people to not only rely on the church.
Who defeated the Mongols?
The Mamluks of Egypt defeated the Mongols Empire at the Battle of Ain Jalut in 1260.
What was the most significant state in medieval Africa?
The Mali Empire
Who was the most important person in Aztec history?
The most important was Montezuma II, who was one of the 11 Aztec kings.
Who is Martin Luther, and what did he do?
Martin Luther was a German theologian, monk, and a key figure in the Reformation. He initiated the reformation by challenging the church’s teachings and preachings.
Explain what it means to be a “Renaissance Man.”
To be a Renaissance man is to be someone that is good at all kinds of things.
Where was the Mongol Empire located?
The Mongol Empire was located in East Asia.
Who were the oral historians who preserved traditions and genealogies through stories?
Griots
Who conquered the Aztec Empire?
The Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés
Who was John Calvin, and what did he do?
He was a French theologian, pastor, and reformer in Geneva. He developed Calvinism, a major branch of Protestantism.
What was the main event that marked the beginning of the Reformation?
Martin Luther’s publishing of his 95 theses marked the beginning of the Reformation.