Trans- Regional Empires
East Asian Civilizations
Middle Ages
Renaissance and reformation
Rise of nation states, absolutism, Ming, Ottomans
100

Who was Babur?

He founded the Mughal empire, his people were the first Islamic group to use muskets, and defeated the Dehli-Sultan.

100

Who was the first female empress in Chinese history?

Wu Zhao

100

What was the name of the set of laws from the Catholic Church?

Canon Law

100

What did Calvinists believe in?

Pre-destination

100

Who was Zheng He?

He was a Chinese admiral in charge of voyages.

200

What was the Great Schism?

Struggle between Pope (West) and Patriarchs (East) for supremacy in the Christian church. Led to exocommunication between the pope and patriarch.

200

What was Pax Mongolica and it's impact?

Mongolian peace, and it's impact was that it opened up trade from the East to the West (China through Rome). This caused the golden ages for many empires due to the exchanges in goods and ideas.

200

What was a heretic?

someone who spoke against the church

200

Why was Italy the center of the Renaissance?

Trade flourished due to it's location near the Mediterranean Sea.

200

What was the battle of Hastings?

It was a battle fought by William the Conqueror over the English crown.

300

What was the house of wisdom and where was it located?

Caliph al Mamun created this in Baghdad and it was a library, observatory, and the center of the translation movement.

300

Describe the Heian Period

It was a time where there was cultural borrowing from China, decline in the emperor's power, and when Buddhism, writing, and artistic styles thrived.

300

What were the political and economic systems of Medieval Europe?

Feudalism and Manorialism

300

What were characteristics of the Renaissance?

Humanism, individualism, secularism, and questioning.

300

Who was known as the lawgiver in the Ottoman empire and why was this nickname given to him?

Suleiman I was known as the lawgiver because he recodified laws and improved government and justice.

400

What were some achievements of the Abbasid caliphate?

Geometry, decimals, arabic numerals, circumference of the Earth, cartography, hospitals, caligraphy, architecture, music, etc.

400

Why did Japanese feudalism rise?

Decline of imperial power. Emperor became a figurehead, people traded land for protection, Shoguns had power.

400

What were the crusades and why was it considered a successful failure?

It was a series of wars between Christians and Muslims for control of land. The crusaders lost but increase in trade led to renaissance and serfs were freed.

400

What did the Council of Trent do?

It reaffirmed teachings of church, and forbade practices like indulgences.

400

Who were intendants?

They were non-nobles that collected taxes and were involved with the justice system.

500

Why is Africa considered to be the dark continent?

Africa is isolated due to it's geographic features which restricted cultural diffusion. They were behind in terms of technological advancement, but the geography there gave them protection from invaders.

500

Name three acheivements from the Tang and Song dynasties

Gunpowder, block printing, and paper money

500

What are two ways the plague impacted the middle ages? 

It weakened the power of the Catholic church, and the feudal system was no longer followed because Serfs were no longer tied to their land.

500

What was the Diet of Worms?

Proclaimed Martin Luther a heretic and as a result was excommunicated.

500

Who said "L’etat, c’est moi" and what does it mean?

King Louis XIV said this and it means I am the state.