Byzantine Empire
List 3 problems that led to the split of the Roman Empire
Too large, inflation, germanic invaders, corrupt gov't, large gap between plebeians and patricians
What event marks the beginning of the Middle Ages?
Fall of Western Roman Empire
Founder of Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan
What are the "Three G's" of Exploration and what they mean
God - spreading religion
Gold - natural resources
Glory - Power and influence to your country
List the three African Kingdoms in order
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
List two major changes made by Emperor Constantine
Constantinople; christianity became dominant religion
Why does feudalism develop?
In response for the need for protection and stability
Define the Silk Road and what was traded.
Network of trade routes connecting Europe to Asia and Africa; religion, ideas, diseases, goods
List the continents in the Old world and New world
Old = Europe, Asia, Africa
New = North/South America
Which leader is most famous for making a pilgrimage to Mecca and spreading knowledge of Mali’s wealth?
Mansa Musa
List 2 reasons why Constantinople was successful
Geographic location/walls, Center for religion and culture
What were the crusades and who was involved?
Religious Wars fought over the holy land between Christians, Muslims, Jews
In Feudal Japan, the Emperor was a figurehead. Explain what that means
At the top of society but had little power
Define Columbian Exchange
Transport of goods, people, culture, and diseases across the Atlantic
What is the primary reason for wealth in Africa?
Salt and Gold Mines
List and describe Justinians 2 major accomplishments
Hagia Sophia - Byzantine architecture, church/mosque
Justinians code - laws that kept order; made framework for future laws
Humanism - shift away from religion-based society
New art and architecture
Paves way for exploration
What led to the decline of the Mongol Empire
fragmented leadership, succession crises, economic strain, environmental challenges, and the rise of new powerful states.
Pick one of the following groups and explain the impact of European Exploration: Enslaved Africans, Indigenous peoples, Europeans
Africans: 10-12 million died in transport, considered property and denied basic human rights; 250+ years of slave trade
Indigenous: disease led to decline in population, land taken, forced to convert religion, forced assimilation
Europe: new resources, expanded trade, connected world, new methods of agriculture
Center for education and culture in Africa
Timbuktu
Explain the Great Schism and how it impacts life today
Split church into Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic; allowed for other branches to split and form; remain the 2 largest denominations of Christianity
Draw the European Feudal Pyramid in its entirety (including what was exchanged)
Draw the Japanese Feudal Pyramid in its entirety (including what was exchanged)
The Middle Passage refers to what aspect of Triangular Trade?
Why do these African Nations eventually decline
European Exploration