Unit 1
What type of Religion is Islam?
Polytheistic.
What are some of the inventions that originated within the silk roads?
Magnetic compass, paper, printing press, and gunpower.
Who was Shah Ismail l?
Founder of Safavid empire.
Who is Ferdinand Magellan?
Who is John Locke?
Born 1632 died 1704 He believed that subjects have rights to abolish government if it does not protect natural rights.
Where did the Song Dynasty originate?
South Eastern area of China.
Who built the biggest Empire expanding from Poland to China?
The Mongol Empire.
What is 'Divine right of kings'?
It is a belief that kings got there power to rule from God.
Who was Vespucci?
He confirmed that what Christopher Columbus discovered was not Asia. His first name Amerigo is where America came from.
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
Born 1588 died 1679 He established social contract theory and supported absolutism.
What is Bhakti movement?
A movement in Hinduism that emphasized divine love.
Who came from Venice to China when he was 17 years old?
Marco Polo.
Who was Martin Luther?
He wrote the 95 thesis and created the Protestant Reformation.
What is Chattel slavery?
Is when people are treated as the personal property of an owner.
What are the three estates the French had?
1- The clergy, 2- The Nobles, 3- Everyone else (peasants).
What was the Mayan religion like?
They were deeply religious and worshipped many gods related to nature.
What year did Ibn Butta arrive in Mecca and attended the Hajj?
1326.
What are some characteristics of King Louis?
King of France from 1643-1715, had the longest lasting reign in French history, he is famous for his expansion of France.
What is Mercantilism?
A mother country that takes advantage of other countries to help there country at the expense of others.
When did the French Revolution end?
Dec 24, 1799.
What were the 4 Dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate and how did they impact that region?
The four Dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate were the Mamluk Dynasty, the Khilji Dynasty, the Tughluq Dynasty, and the Lodhi Dynasty. These four dynasties impacted the region of northern India because they established Muslim rule in India for over three decades. The Indian people also took on the Muslim tradition and their culture. The Delhi Sultanate also increased trade as well as the architecture.
How did the Trans Saharan Trade influence other regions of Africa?
The Trans Saharan Trade influenced other regions of Africa because it brought about sugar that was given to most areas of Africa. The Trans Saharan Trade also led to more dependency on other countries. This took a lot of the stress out of many people because they did not have to rely on their own work as heavily.