MesoAmerica Civilizations
Which Civilization is located in Central American Rain forest
The Maya
Who is Ferdinand Magellan
Portuguese explorer who sailed for Spain. Led first expedition to sails round the world then was killed in the Philippines.
Judaism, Christianity, Islam (Major similarities)
Abraham
Moses
Prophets
Holy land
monotheism
fasting
Early middle age also known as
Dark ages
What are the “Five Pillars”?
a)Declaration of Faith
b)daily prayer
c)alms to the poor
d)fasting during Ramadan
e)Hajj: a pilgrimage to Mecca
What is Pok- A- Tok
A Ball game where you cant touch the ball with your hands and have to get a Ball in a side ways hoop
WHo is Hernan cortes
Spanish conquistador who conquered the Axtec empire
What is Islam?
Abrahamic religion
Medieval comes from the Latin meaning?
Middle
What is the definition of Feudalism?
A social system in medieval Europe based on lords, vassals, and serfs, with land ownership and loyalty.
Where is Aztecs located
Located in arid valley in central Mexico
Who is Frances Drake
English explorer and sea captain. He rained Spanish ships and colonies, helping England gain wealth and power
How do people in Rome show they care about their religion
by honoring Roman gods and the emperor
Define the Middle Ages.
The period from the 5th to the 15th century, between the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the Renaissance.
What is the three field system
Allows only a third of land to rest
Major cities included in inca
Machu, Picchu, Cuzco
Who is Ibn Battuta- what did he accomplish
He traveled across the Islamic world, documenting his journeys in a travelogue (The Rihla).
Why did they kill jesus
Jewish leaders felt challenged, had him arrested, and sent him to Herod & Pilate for execution
What is the Manor System in relation to the Middle Ages?
the basic economic and social structure in medieval Europe. It involved a lord who owned land, peasants who worked the land, and a system of obligations and services.
Which crusade was a failure, with the loss of Edessa.
THe second crusade
What is Chinampas
farming on an artificial, floating islands
Who is king john
A person who exploited his feudal rights to extort money from the barons: he set taxes at very high levels, he enforced arbitrary fines and he seized the barons’ estates. John used this income to fund his expensive wars in France
Who lead Christian churches
Bishops
What was the Influence of the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?
a) Spiritual guidance
b) Education and knowledge preservation
c) Economic and political power
d) Cultural influence
Who was Zheng He
Chinese explorer and commander of huge treasure ships; led voyages to Southeast Asia, South Asia & East Africa from 1405 - 1433