Land Based Empires
What gives a Chinese Dynasty the right to rule over the people of China?
The Mandate of Heaven.
When Martin Luther wrote the Ninety-Five Theses, his main intent was to
reform corrupt practices within the Catholic Church.
During the 15th century, which two European countries began ocean exploration?
Portugal and Spain
What was the belief in regards to the Solar system before the scientific revolution?
The sun revolved around the sun.
What were the names of the three estates in France.
Clergy, Nobility, and everyone else.
What were the contributions of the House of Wisdom.
Medical advancements, scholars from all religions meeting, production of literature and art.
In what country did the Renaissance start?
Italy
What were the three motivations of European Exploration?
God, Glory, and Gold
What was the name of the Italian scientist who was tried by the Catholic church for believing the Earth rotates around the sun?
Galileo Galilei
What was the Reign of Terror?
A period in France where the King and queen were executed, along with thousand of French citizens. Fear would be used to control the masses.
What was the largest land based empire in history?
The Mongol empire.
Which new invention helped Martin Luther spread the 95 thesis?
The Printing press
After contact with Europeans in the 1500s millions of native peoples in the Americas died as a result of
Disease
Which Scientist is responsible for Calculus and the Laws of Physics and motion?
Isaac Newton
Who came to power in France after the Reign of Terror.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Which empire in South America had a sophisticated trading route system?
The Incan empire.
What does Renaissance mean?
Rebirth/ Cultural Rebirth
What is the name of a trade system where Europeans brought slaves from Africa to the new world and resources from the new world to Europe?
Trans-Atlantic Slave trade.
A period where kings would attempt to Consolidate and maintain power.
The age of Absolutism
What was the name of Haiti before they got their independence.
The colony of Saint Domingue
The Crusades can best be defined as a series of Holy Wars between the _____ and _____.
Christians and Muslims
What were two new branches of Christianity that emerged from the Reformation.
Lutherism and Calvinism
What is Mr. M's favorite spicy chip?
Turbos
An agreement between the common people and their government where they would give up some of their rights for protection and security.
Who led the Haitian's in their fight for independence?
Toussant L'Ouverture