World Religions
This religion, founded around 2500 BCE, is the oldest major religion still practiced today and features beliefs in karma, dharma, and samsara.
What is Hinduism?
This German inventor revolutionized communication in the 1440s by developing a machine that could print books quickly and cheaply.
Who is Johann Gutenberg?
This agricultural innovation from the 900s CE featured a curved iron plate that allowed deeper turning of soil, revolutionizing farming practices.
What is the Moldboard Plow?
According to the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1494, these two European powers divided control of the Americas.
What are Spain and Portugal?
This founder of the Ottoman Empire had a famous dream interpretation that led to his marriage and the establishment of a powerful dynasty.
Who is Osman?
With approximately 2 billion followers worldwide, this monotheistic religion began as a small sect within Judaism and is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
What is Christianity?
This intellectual movement focused on human potential and achievements, marking a shift away from purely religious thinking during the Renaissance.
What is Humanism?
These centers became the primary places of education during the Early Middle Ages, housing small collections of books and schools for privileged students.
What are Monasteries?
Between 1519 and 1580, Mexico's native population decreased from this many million to 2 million people.
What is 25 million?
Known as "The Magnificent," this ruler presided over 21 provinces and was considered the most powerful Ottoman leader of all time.
Who is Suleiman?
Founded by Muhammad in the 7th century CE, this monotheistic religion has about 1.9 billion followers and is guided by the Five Pillars.
What is Islam?
This religious reformer wrote the 95 Theses and sparked the Protestant Reformation, challenging the authority of the Catholic Church.
Who is Martin Luther?
This 1215 document, signed by King John of England, limited royal power and established that kings couldn't levy new taxes without noble permission.
What is the Magna Carta?
This Spanish social system called "sociedad de castas" organized colonial society based on what primary factor?
What is origin/ancestry?
This special system trained young boys to become elite military units called janissaries.
What is the Kul System?
This nontheistic religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the 5th century BCE and teaches the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-Fold Path.
What is Buddhism?
This devastating conflict between Protestants and Catholics in Germany lasted from 1618-1648, severely impacting the population and economy.
What is the Thirty Years War?
This term refers to the groups of people in the same business or trade that helped control prices and improve quality of goods during the Commercial Revolution.
What are Guilds?
This trading pattern involved slaves to Americas, raw materials to Europe, and European goods to Africa.
What is the Triangular Trade?
These non-Muslim subjects had religious tolerance but had to pay an extra tax called jizya.
Who are dhimmis?
Founded by Guru Nanak in the 16th century CE, this monotheistic religion has about 20 million followers worldwide and shares some practices with both Hinduism and Islam.
What is Sikhism?
These three "fathers of the Scientific Revolution" included the inventor of calculus, the defender of the heliocentric theory, and the Polish astronomer who placed the sun at the center of the universe.
Who are Isaac Newton, Galileo, and Copernicus?
Beginning in 1348, this devastating event killed between 1/3 and 2/3 of Europe's population and led to the decline of feudalism.
What is the Black Death/Plague?
Under Spanish colonial rule, these two agricultural products were the biggest exports, while this precious metal was the most valuable overall export.
What are sugar and tobacco, and silver?
After Suleiman's death, these two rising powers presented major challenges to Ottoman dominance.
What are Russia and the Habsburgs?