1. Government 2. Religion 3. City Structure 4. Social Classes/Job Specialization 5. Writing 6. Culture
100
The social and political structure in Medieval Western Europe that had the kings and queens at the top and peasants at the bottom.
Feudalism
100
What does the world Renaissance mean?
rebirth
100
The vast system of trade routes that connected the 'old world' and the 'new world'. It was named after the first person to "discover" America.
Columbian Exchange
100
Who was Constantine?
He established the Byzantine Empire and created the capitol of Constantinople in present-day Turkey.
200
What is a Golden Age?
The Golden Age is the time in an empire's life cycle where it experiences the height of its growth and culture. Citizens have what they need and a large amount of art, religion, and culture are created.
200
What is Cultural Diffusion?
The spread of goods, ideas, and culture through trade and travel.
200
Where did the Italian Renaissance begin? Where did it spread north to?
Florence, Italy --> Flanders
200
What is triangular trade? Name at least two goods that were exchanged via triangular trade.
The trade route that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Rum, Sugar, Tobacco, Cotton, Slaves, Fur, Fruits, Vegetables
200
Who is Charlemagne?
King of the Franks - he forcefully converted his Empire to Christianity and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope.
300
What is the life cycle of an empire?
Beginning -->Growth --> Golden Age -->Decline (fall)
300
What is the Silk Road?
A series of trade routes that connected China and the Middle East.
300
What did Johan Gutenberg do?
Invented the printing press. This is important because it made books cheaper and more easily accessible.
300
What three things do all Absolute Monarchs have in common?
1. Belief in divine rule 2. Rule of force 3. Absolute control of all institutions
300
Who is Genghis Khan?
Genghis Khan established the Mongol Empire in China.
400
What three things are necessary for a civilization to become an empire?
1. Military 2. Taxes 3. Ability to expand territory
400
What happened during the Great Schism of 1054?
The Orthodox Church in Byzantium split from the Catholic Church in Rome. The biggest disagreement was over how much power the Pope should have.
400
This belief turned people's attention away from religious and divine thought and them to consider true human form and human nature. It also revived an interest in Greek and Roman culture.
Humanism
400
The time period that was inspired by the Renaissance and encouraged people to seek logic and knowledge. This eventually causes people to begin discussing new government systems.
The Enlightenment / Age of Reason
400
Who was King Louis XIV?
Absolute ruler who named himself the Sun King. He moved all government business to his personal residence in Versailles in order to have complete control of France.
500
Name three of the four reasons that an empire collapses.
1. Corrupt Leaders 2. High Taxes 3. Internal Revolts 4. Outside Circumstances (natural disasters or invasion)
500
What event started the Crusades?
Muslim leader Al-Hakim ordered the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem to be burned down.
500
Who started the Reformation and why?
Martin Luther began the Protestant Reformation because he was frustrated about corruption he saw in the Catholic church. The biggest disagreement was over the sale of indulgences to wealthy investors.
500
Name three causes of the French Revolution.
1. High Taxes 2. Food Shortages 3. Frustrations with monarchy
500
Who is Maximilian Robespierre?
The leader of the resistance side in the French Revolution. He led the "Reign of Terror" that targeted and executed anybody who sided with the monarchs or disagreed with the revolution.