Politics
In which event revolted the people against their monarch and nobles, and changed their society on the basis of ideas about equality and natural rights?
The French Revolution
What was a 'manor' in medieval Europe?
A manor was a self-sustainable unit, in which serfs worked on the land of a lord. The lord provided the serfs protection in return for their labor.
What is irrigation?
Supplying land with water by means of canals, ditches, etc.
Who was the founder of the Islam?
Muhammed
Explain Divine Right
The right to rule, which is given by god
How did new taxes lead to the American Independence War?
Britain imposed new taxes on American colonists without their agreement. They found this unfair and started to rebel against their king.
This invention was often used during the French Revolution to make executions more ‘humane’
Guillotine
How did Jezus Christ die?
He was sentenced to death and crucified by the Romans.
Which ruler introduced the first law code of Mesopotamia?
Hamurabi
Why did Prince Hendrik of Portugal decide to invest in navigation?
To get direct access to the riches of the East (Asia).
Which technological advantages did the Spanish conquistadors have over the Aztecs and Incas?
The conquistadors had better weapons than the Aztecs and Incas, like guns, cannons, iron body armor and horses.
Explain polytheism.
Religion in which believers worship more than one god.
The first emperor of the Roman Empire
Augustus
Explain triangular trade
A trade system between Africa, America, and Europe. Slaves were bought in Africa with manufactured goods from Europe. These slaves produced products in America, which were sold in Europe.
This new type of ship made longer sea travels possible.
Caravel
Explain the reformation in 16th century Europe.
A conflict about corruption in the Catholic Church that led to a breach in the Church.