Gunpowder Empires
What are the 3 gunpowder Empires
Mughal, Ottman, safavid
What caused the downfall of Mongol rule of China?
failure of their military campaigns
Which three major empires are often mentioned when discussing West Africa?
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
What does the word Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
Who is considered the main leader of the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
What were some of the major cultural contributions of the Gunpowder Empires?
Artistic advancements in architecture
(the Taj Mahal)
How did the first Ming ruler gain control of the area?
rose through the ranks of a rebel army
What key resource was primarily responsible for the wealth of these West African Empires?
Gold
Which city is often considered the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Italy
What key idea did the Protestant reformation emphasize regarding salvation?
Salvation by faith alone
Which region did the Gunpowder Empires primarily control , facilitating trade between Europe and Asia?
The middle East and parts of Central Asia
What step did the Ming take to restore Chinese culture?
re-instituted civil service exam
What major river played a vital role in trade routes for many Sub-Saharan African Empires?
Niger River
Who are three famous artists from the Renaissance period?
Leonardo da Vinci,Michelangelo, and Raphael
What was the primary reason for the split between the Catholic church and the Protestant movement?
Disagreements over church authority and practices
Can you name one famous leader from a Gunpowder Empire?
Suleiman the Magnificent
How did the Ming rulers restore a previous style of Chinese government?
They tightly regulated trade with the outside world, and they became patrons of the arts they saw as the most Chinese.
Who is considered a famous ruler of the Mali Empire , known for his pilgrimage to Mecca?
Mansa Musa
What is the main idea behind " Humanism", a key concept of the Renaissance?
Focusing on the potential and value of human beings
Which major European country experienced significant changes due to the Protestant Reformation?
Germany
What was the major impact of the Gunpowder Empires on global politics
They significantly shifted power dynamics by established large,centralized empires through military dominance
Where did Zheng He travel?
He visited the states of Southeast Asia, the coast of India, the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, and the east coast of Africa.
What was the name of the important trading city in the Songhai Empire that became a center of learning?
Timbuktu
What major invention helped spread ideas during the Renaissance?
The printing press
What document is considered a crucial starting point for the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther's 95 Theses