1000BC- 500AD
These are 2 famous states in Greece during this time period.
Sparta and Athens
Justinian's code was created by
Emperor Justinian
Feudalism is a what?
Political system of the Middle Ages
Three of Africa’s greatest civilizations
1) Ghana
2) Mali
3) Songhai
The mongols started out as ...
Nomadic
The silk road led to what?
Cultural diffusion
This is the capital of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople
Religion of Middle ages
Roman Catholic
The Black Death killed how much of the European population
almost 1/3
Who started to lead the Mongols
Genghis Khan
The Han Dynasty created this exam for their government.
The Civil Service Exam
Religion of the Byzantine Empire
Eastern Orthodox Religion
1)European Christians believed they would be forgiven for their sins if they fought for God.
2) European Christians believed the Holy Land should not be controlled by Muslims.
3) Many poor Europeans wanted to escape from feudalism.
4) Many Europeans hoped to gain wealth from the Middle East.
The Renaissance had these famous artists who studied art and books from ancient Greece and Rome.
Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael
Why are the mongols important
Largest empire
Trade and travel increased
Influenced Russia
Pax Romana means this
Roman peace / Roman golden age
Constantinople is on a narrow strip of land also know as
an isthmus
Name one effect of the Cursades
1)After years of fighting, trade between Europe and the Middle East increased (Italian cities such as Venice gained control over much of this trade since they had a central location in the Mediterranean Sea).
2) Europeans learned about the many achievements that Muslims had made during their Golden Age (i.e.- achievements in math, science, medicine, philosophy, and art).
3) Feudalism in Europe began to decline as many nobles had been killed and many serfs had escaped.
Who started the protestant reformation
Martin Luther
What was the name of the mongol group that took over Russia
The Golden Horde
The Caste system was used in this country
India
The Byzantines saved this piece of history
Greek and Roman Culture
Manorialism was...
Leading to...
mostly self-sufficient (provided for its own needs), trade decreased during the Middle Ages.
What country gave money to Christopher Columbus to sail to India?
Spain
True or False:
Genghis Khan conquered China
False