Mesoamericas
Spanish Conquistadors ventured into the Americas in hopes of finding
WEALTH AND GLORY
A method of procedure that has characterized natural science since the 17th century, consisting in systematic observation, measurement, and experiment, and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses
The scientific method
What does it mean to be indigenous?
Something that is native to a place
What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?
Monotheism = belief in ONE god
Polytheism = belief in MANY gods
What were the effects of the Neolithic Revolution?
develop surplus food production through agriculture and permanent settlements
The Mayans used a writing system called ____.
Hieroglyphics
Where did the ideas of the Scientific Revolution come from?
Ancient Greek, Roman, and Muslim scholars
The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group is called
Genocide
A social class system where there is no mobility. A person remains in the same class their entire life
rigid class structure
What was one of the most important contributions of the Greek city-state of Athens?
Development of a direct democracy
Why is Mexico City sinking?
Over-draining the aqueducts
What innovation led to the advancement of the Renaissance, Protestant Reformation and Scientific Revolution?
The Printing Press
Name the three major monotheistic religions
The act of comparing pieces of evidence to see where they agree or disagree
At the height of its power, which ancient civilization controlled the entire coastal region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea?
Ancient Romans
Aztecs prevented flooding by_____.
constructed chinampas, canals, and dikes
The Renaissance began in Italy because ____.
Italians had a lot of wealth from trade with the Ottomans which enabled them to invest more in the arts and sciences.
Which geographic factor contributed to the formation of independent city-states in ancient Greece?
Mountains and Islands (archipelago)
Areas that share common characteristics is called ____.
A region
Name 4 abuses of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages.
The church being too secular
Charging people to be apart of the church – marriages/baptisms
Selling of indulgences– rich people can buy their way to heaven
kept congregation uneducated to easily control them
How did Spanish conquistadors gain, consolidate, and maintain their power?
Turning indigenous people against each other
Bribing them with wealth and riches even though they lied
Cutting off food and water supply to the indigenous people
Spreading small pox (even though they didn't know it)
What are the four main characteristics of the Renaissance?
Humanism
Emphasis on the individual
Greek and/or Roman influence
Celebration of secular achievements
Name 2 examples of primary sources AND 2 examples of secondary sources
primary sources:
diaries, voice recordings, video recordings of real life events, letters, photographs, autobiographies
secondary sources;
textbooks, documentaries, a film adaptation of something, biographies
Naturally occurring landforms, bodies of water, ecosystems, or climates are called _____.
Geographic features
Prior to the Scientific Revolution the ________ controlled all universities and aspects of education in order to _____________.
Catholic Church; maintain power and control over the undereducated people of Europe