Medieval Europe
What was the most important force in providing unity and stability throughout western Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Church
The capital of the Byzantine Empire was
Constantinople
Revival of trade in western Europe, decline of feudalism, revival of interest in learning, and cultural interaction with the Middle East are associated with the
the crusades
A period of peace, stability, and flourishing trade were all characteristics of what Mongol era?
Pax Mongolia
pilgrimage
In western Europe, feudalism developed after the
Roman Empire collapsed
Constantinople was a thriving city in the 1200s mainly because of its location on a major trade route between
Asia and eastern europe
OR
black and Mediaterranean seas
What was the goal of the Christians during the crusades?
to reclaim the holy land
What was so important about Zheng He's voyages?
Establishment of trade with India & Africa
The Abbasid and Ummayad empires are most closely associated with
The Golden Age of Islam
A valid statement concerning the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages is that it
provided social and educational services
OR
helped unify western Europe
During the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople became a center of:
trade and knowledge
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Itlay's location on the Mediterranean
What Mongol practice led to there success as conquerors?
superior horsemanship
In 1453 the Ottomans gained their power by:
taking over Constantinople
OR
taking over the Byzantines
During the early European feudal period, subsistence agriculture and economic self sufficiency are most commonly associated with the
Manorial System
What is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
It preserved Greek and Roman culture
What did Martin Luther want the church to do when he posted the 95 theses?
Reform
Name two achievements of the Tang and Song dynasties
gunpowder and movable type
Under whose rule did the Ottomans see their golden age?
Suleiman the Magnificent
During the feudal period in Europe, power and position in society were based on the
amount of land possessed
The Justinian Code is considered a milestone because it
How did the Muslims living in the middle east view the crusaders?
invaders or enemies
Why did the Chinese put a stop to Zheng He's Voyages?
They saw little value in exploration
An important result of Mansa Musa's hajj was:
establishment of diplomatic ties with middle eastern states