Renaissance
What was the biggest trading route during this time
The Silk Road
What major impact did the printing press have on people
It made it easier to produce books and made literature easier for people.
What is the Geocentric theory
Geocentric theory, a theory of the structure of the solar system (or the universe) in which Earth is assumed to be at the centre of it all.
What type of economy did the Inca's have.
The Incas had a centrally planned economy, perhaps the most successful ever seen. Its success was in the efficient management of labor and the administration of resources they collected as tribute
What type of Landforms did North America have.
North America can be divided into five physical regions: the mountainous west, the Great Plains, the Canadian Shield.
What famous explore went to China and had done many voyages for Kublai Khan.
Marco Polo
What type of king was King Henry the 8th
He had broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and had Parliament declare him supreme head of the Church of England, starting the English Reformation, because the pope would not annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
What is the Heliocentric theory
heliocentric system, is a system that the planets orbit around the Sun; that Earth is a planet which, besides orbiting the Sun annually, also turns once daily on its own axis; and that very slow changes in the direction of this axis account for the procession of the equinoxes.
What achievements did the Inca's accomplish.
The Inca achieved tremendous feats in civil and hydraulic engineering; and their understanding of the fields is considered both advanced and complete. They built impressive waterworks including canals, fountains, aqueducts and drainage systems.
How did geography influence housing choices in North America?
Experts point to the impact of certain physical features, such as landforms, climates, and natural vegetation.If you live in the mountains, you're likely to develop a particular culture that adapts to life at a high altitude.
What was Renaissance art like
It was a mixture of sculpture,architecture and music and was a revival of classical learning done in the 14th 15th and 16th century.
What were some important Reformers during the Reformation.
Martin Luther, John Wycliffe and William Tyndale
Why was Issac Newton so important
Isaac Newton is considered one of the most important scientists in history. During his lifetime Newton developed the theory of gravity, the laws of motion which became the basis for physics.
What type of geography did the Aztec's have.
The Aztecs lived in Lake Texcoco in mexico which was surrounded by land of other tribes.
What was the Iroquois Confederacy like.
The Iroquois Confederacy refers to a group of indigenous tribes living in northeastern North America that had a participatory democracy government with executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
What was medieval art like
it is a focus was on religion and Christianity. It included architectural details like stained glass art, large murals on walls and domed ceilings.
What was the diffusion of Christianity like during the Reformation.
It was very diverted and many missionaries tried to convert people to Christianity.
What does a barometer do.
A barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure, also called barometric pressure. The atmosphere is the layers of air wrapped around the Earth.
What Era were the Mayans' in.
The Mayan's lived from 900 B.C- 900 A.D
What type of culture did the Native Americans have.
American Indian culture emphasizes harmony with nature, endurance of suffering, respect and non- interference toward others, a strong belief that man is inherently good and should be respected for his decisions.
What led to the growth of city states during the Renaissance.
Throughout the Renaissance we see a movement of people from the country to the city. This is called urbanization, and it resulted in Florence, Genoa, Venice and Milan becoming very powerful cities.
Why did the Church create a list of banned books.
Because these books went against the church teaching's
What was Sir Francis Bacon known for.
Sir Francis Bacon was an English Renaissance statesman and philosopher, best known for his promotion of the scientific method.
What was one guess for the reason of the Mayan down fall.
Natural Disasters, Population decrease and warfare.
What type of Clothes did Native Americans where.
The Native American women generally wore skirts and leggings. Often they wore shirts or tunics as well. In some tribes, like the Cherokee and the Apache, the women wore longer buckskin dresses.