Religions
What religions uses the Torah
Judaism
What did East Africa trade with Asia
raw materials
What was the education system like in the middle ages
Limited, focus on religion
- Who was Mansa Musa?
Richest person alive and king of Mali
(made strong justice system)
Where did the Renaissance begin
Italy
What was the first monotheistic religion
What is Judaism
What did the Mongols accomplish under leadership of Genghis Khan?
Largest land empire
What was daily life centered around
Religion (Christianity)
How did Islam spread in Africa?
Trade
what are key differences of Renaissance art and medieval art
colors, body positioning, materials used, emotion, dimension
What religion believes in Samsara (and what is it)
Hinduism: Reincarnation
This created a capable and intelligent governing class in China
What is the Chinese Civil Service exam
Who was blamed for the black death
Jews
Which native group was responsible for the Astronomical calendar
The Mayans
What was it called when you paid to have your sins forgiven
What is the path to enlightenment in buddhism
Eightfold path
Why was Angor Wat built
What was the primary social structure of the middle ages
feudalism: King, lord, knight/vassal, serfs
How did the Aztecs treat conquered people?
Sacrificed them
What was the effect of the printing press
Name the 5 pillars of Islam
Fasting, Faith, Prayer, Pilgrimage, Almsgiving
Why did the tang dynasty fall
Overtaxing peasants, internal rebellions, could not maintain order
What king united the Franks and expanded territory, and brought back education
Who is Charlesmagne
What was Africa's trading center
Great Zimbabwe
He wanted a son