Hinduism is the major religion of what country?
India
Which Dynasty FIRST introduced Legalist policies in China?
Qin Dynasty
In the Tokugawa era, who had the MOST power in Japan?
The Shogun
Where did most sports & entertainment happen in Rome?
The Colosseum
Who is the first prophet/founder of Islam?
Muhammed
Who is the wealthiest person in Human History?
Mali emperor Mansa Musa
Urban II was the first _____________ to start the Crusades
Pope
During the Middle Ages, what was commonly painted?
Religious (Christians) imagery
Is Hinduism Polytheistic or Monotheistic?
Polytheistic
Which Dynasty FIRST introduced Confucianist policies in China?
Han Dynasty
What did Japanese society value during the Tokugawa era?
Loyalty, honor, respect, duty, etc.
During the Roman Empire until 312CE, how were Christians treated?
Persecuted, not allowed to celebrate
Which city is the holy city of Islam?
Mecca
The Mali Empire followed which major world religion?
Islam
Which Empire/Peoples did the Crusades target?
The Persian Empire/The Muslims
What were common themes in Middle Ages art
Deeply religious, more 2D looking, somewhat colorless, looks less "Professional"
What is the name of the social pyramid present in the Hindu religion?
The Caste System
What are the core principles of Legalism?
Strict rules, Strict Punishments, etc.
Create the Japanese Social Pyramid from the Tokugawa era:
Shogun [Emperor]
Daimyo
Samurai
Peasants
Merchants
What are some key principles of Christianity?
Monotheism, forgiveness, Jesus died so that Christians could go to Heaven, Hell, etc.
How are all Muslims supposed to treat other Muslims in the Umma?
With Respect, reverence, etc.
Africa was well known for which precious metal?
Gold
What was the purpose of the Crusades?
To take back the holy land & Jerusalem from the Muslims
What are common themes in Renaissance Art?
More 3D, focused more on classical themes/myths, looks more "Professional," more colorful, etc.
What are some key aspects of Hinduism?
The Caste System, Reincarnation, sacredness of all life, multiple Gods, Brahman, etc.
What are the core principles of Doaism?
Reverence for nature, no/loose rules, letting things be, focus on arts, etc.
What is the code of Bushido?
A series of moral and ethic rules that Samurai were to follow during the Tokugawa era
Why did the Romans not accept Christianity?
Christianity is a Monotheistic, which directly went against the Polytheistic religious, political and social systems of Rome.
What are some key principles of Islam?
Respect, monotheism, practice a Halal diet, life is a test from Allah, the Five Pillars of Islam, etc.
What was the legal system like in the Mali Empire?
Very strict, but very peaceful, no one had to worry about theft or petty crime because justice was revered in Mali
Those who went on Crusades were mostly from where?
Western Europe (modern day England, France, Germany, etc.)
What does the word "Renaissance" mean?
Rebirth
How does the afterlife work in Hinduism?
You are reincarnated until you reach Moksha and become one with Brahman
What are the core principles of Confucianism?
Reverence for elders, focus on education, relationships built on respect, etc.
Describe Japanese Feudalism:
Japanese Feudalism saw the rise of Shoguns and Daimyo and lords were given land in exchange for military service. The Shogun had all the power, the Samurai were warriors, the Emperor were a figurehead and Merchants were on the bottom it was believed that they did not contribute to society, etc.
Name one thing the Roman Empire was known do to the Christians:
Turn Christians into candles, blame them for fires, forced them into the colosseum, did not allow them to practice Christianity, etc.
What are the five pillars of Islam?
Profession of faith, Pray five times a day, Fast during Ramadan donate to charity, pilgrimage to Mecca
Which figurines created in the Mali Empire proved Mali had a complex system of Art?
Hint: These "Bronzes" have been returned to this country over the past two decades from various global museums
Benin Bronzes
What was the motivation for an average knight to go on Crusade?
glory, riches, most importantly, a guarantee to entire heaven by the Pope
What were some major changes in Europe brought on by the Renaissance?
Europe became richer, increased interest in learning, looking back at Rome/Greece, technological improvements