Unit 1
What does Polytheism mean?
A belief in more than one god.
How much of Europe's population was killed by the Black Death?
30-60%
First Europeans in North America
Vikings
Why were Native Americans not a good choice of slaves for the European colonizers?
They were not immune to European disease
Discovered the Law of Gravitation and invented calculus.
Sir Isaac Newton
Jewish sacred text
The Silk Road was established by what Chinese dynasty?
Han
One main reason for European exploration...
Spread Christianity
What is the name of the route slave ships took between Africa and the New World?
The Middle Passage
Enlightenment philosophers believed the power of the government should be granted by whom?
The governed (the people)
Why is the location of the Arabian Peninsula important?
Between Africa, Europe, and Asia. Major trade hub.
The goal of the Crusades was to...
Gain control of the holy land.
How did the Columbian Exchange improve the lives of Europeans?
Introduced new foods to their diets, resulting in a population increase.
Why did African chieftains not want to end the slave trade?
It was an important part of their economy.
Who developed the concept of separation of powers?
Montesquieu
What is a caste system?
A hierarchy used in India, ranks based on parents or job. Fixed with no movement.
What do tithe and homage have in common?
Both are a form of tax paid. Tithe (Catholic Church), homage (feudal system).
Who conquered the Aztecs and claimed their land in the name of Spain?
Hernan Cortes
What did Africa gain from Europe in the Triangle Trade?
Manufactured goods
Voltaire wrote, “I may not agree with a word you have to say but I will fight to my death for your right to say it.” This illustrates what concept?
Freedom of speech
Explain the difference between the Sunni and Shia Muslims.
Sunni thought Abu should succeed Muhammad, Shia believed Ali should be the successor.
What were positive effects of the Black Death?
Population control, and labor reform (more job opportunities and higher wages).
The idea that the Earth was thought to be flat in Columbus' time, was introduced in what century?
Supplying Africa with guns and removing many of their able bodies men caused what?
Tribal warfare.
Author of "The Two Treatises on Government"
John Locke