Turning points in World History
The western portion of Rome is the Roman Empire, what is the eastern portion?
The Byzantine Empire.
Samurai.
What is the meaning of Renaissance?
Rebirth; Revival.
Who invented the compass
China
Who created the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney.
The city Constantinople is named after who?
Emperor Constantine.
Who is the Chinese teacher begins as a philosophy based on relationship?
Confucius.
What is the council of Trent?
A meeting of high church officials.
The King during the American Revolution
George III
What invention was created so that people want to keep their slaves from releasing them
The cotton gin.
Who is the leader of the Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan
What is Taoism and who developed it?
Lao Tzu is the developer, it is a promotion for people to live in harmony with nature.
Who is a Renaissance artist
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What is another way of defining Pacific islands by the geographic groups?
Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia.
Dangerous, wages was low, people work for a long time.
Who was involved in the Persian War
Perisans and the Greek City states (Athens and Sparta)
List one of the Mongol invading strategy.
Siege warfare, pretend retreat.
What are the three factors of art in the Renaissance.
Anatomy, shading, perspective.
Who are the missionaries that went to Asia?
Jesuits
Around what year could women vote
1900's
Why is spreading the gospel very important?
Because more people can hear the great news about Christ.
Name the 4 inventions Chinese people invent
Paper, compass, gunpowder, printing.
Name two difference between Renaissance and middle ages.
In middle ages, education was limited. In the Renaissance, people more focused on art and architecture.
Named all the countries in the Central Powers during WWI
When did the Industrial Revolution start
1750's