The system of rule in which land was given in exchange for loyalty and service is called what?
feudalism
100
What does the Muslim duty of the hajj require?
A pilgrimage to Mecca
100
How were Maya and Aztec civilizations similar?
Had a complex mathematical and calendar systems
100
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?
What is Asia
200
What were the categories for History Fair?
Paper, website, exhibit, documentary, performance
200
What was the historical significance of Joan of Arc?
She led the French to victories over the English armies
200
The split between the Sunni & Shiite Muslims began with a disagreement about what?
Choosing Muhammad’s successor
200
The Native American population of Mexico in 1492 has been estimated at 25 million; the population in 1608 has been estimated at 1.7 million. This decrease in population was mainly a result of what?
diseases introduced by the Spanish
200
In general, in which direction did the Black Death spread during the 14th century?
from Asia to Europe
300
Why is it important to cite sources?
Avoiding plagiarism, Adding validity to your project, Increasing reliability
300
Monks and Nuns improved life in the Middle Ages by doing what?
Caring for the sick and poor, running schools
300
What is a patrilineal system?
Kinship ties came through the father’s side
300
How did the Inca adapt to their environment?
They built footbridges that connected their roads across the Andes, terrace farming
300
“Europe is waking out of a long, deep sleep…time was when learning was only found in the religious orders…learning has passed to secular princes and peers.”
This quotation best describes what period?
The Renaissance
400
What does an archeologist study?
Material remains of past cultures
400
What was the primary goal of European Crusaders fighting in the Middle East?
secure access to Christian holy sites in Jerusalem
400
Why were West African kingdoms able to thrive and grow rich?
They controlled the gold and salt trade
400
Which situation was a cause for the collapse of the Aztec civilization?
conquest by foreigners
400
In which country of Europe did the Renaissance originate?
Italy
500
Give an example of a primary and a secondary source
Primary: newspaper article, photograph, film footage, speeches, diaries, artifacts
Secondary: novel, textbook, encyclopedia, reference book
500
What were the major accomplishments of the Byzantine Empire?
Building the Hagias Sophia, Stopping the spread of Islam through Europe, Preserving Greek classics such as Homer and Aristotle, Writing Justinian’s Code, Building fortresses
500
How did Islamic faith lead to the development of new technology?
Requiring people to face Mecca while praying, so mathematical advances were made
500
A key reason the Incas were able to control their large empire was that they did what?
built a road system to connect distant areas and to move armies
500
“Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when Europe was too weak to accomplish the task.”
Which Empire is referred to in this quotation?