China
This dynasty built much of the Great Wall as we know it today
What is the Ming Dynasty?
This system divided society into rigid classes like nobles, clergy, and peasants
What is the feudal system?
This desert is the largest in Africa
What is the Sahara Desert?
This German monk started the Reformation in 1517
Who is Martin Luther?
This explorer is credited with reaching the Americas in 1492
Russia / Early Americas: Who is Christopher Columbus?
This philosophy, founded by Confucius, emphasized order and hierarchy
What is Confucianism?
This economic system focused on accumulating gold and silver
What is mercantilism?
This powerful West African empire was known for Mansa Musa
What is the Mali Empire?
This document listed Martin Luther’s complaints
What are the 95 Theses?
This river was vital to early Russian civilization
Russia / Early Americas: What is the Volga River?
This trade route connected China to Europe
What is the Silk Road?
This period saw a revival of art and learning in Europe
What is the Renaissance?
This African region was heavily involved in the Atlantic slave trade
What is West Africa?
This branch of Christianity was formed in England by Henry VIII
What is the Anglican Church?
This group ruled Russia before the rise of the tsars
Who are the Mongols (Golden Horde)?
This invention from China revolutionized printing
What is movable type printing?
This scientific shift placed the sun at the center of the universe
What is the heliocentric theory?
This African kingdom resisted European colonization at Adwa
What is Ethiopia?
This religious group believed in predestination (John Calvin)
What are the Calvinists?
This colony was founded for religious freedom by Pilgrims
What is Plymouth Colony?
This naval explorer led massive voyages during the Ming Dynasty
Who is Zheng He?
This political idea supported absolute monarchy (divine right)
What is divine right of kings?
This river is the longest in Africa
What is the Nile River?
This peace treaty ended many religious wars in Europe in 1648
What is the Peace of Westphalia?
This early American civilization built large pyramids in Mexico
Who are the Aztecs?