Leaders
Who was a famous Renaissance artist known for painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Michaelangelo
What term describes the early inhabitants of the Americas who were hunter-gatherers?
Paleo-Indians
Which Greek philosopher is known as the father of Western philosophy?
Socrates
Which kingdom was known for its military power and trade?
Ghana
What term describes a revival of interest in classical learning and culture during the Renaissance?
rebirth
Which ruler was known for strengthening the Songhai Empire?
Askia the Great
What were the communal dwellings used by the Anasazi called?
Pueblos
What was the primary focus of Socratic questioning?
Explore individual thoughts and beliefs
What was the significance of gold and salt in West African trade?
Both were highly valuable for trade
Which Renaissance artist is known for the painting "The Last Supper"?
da Vinci
Name one key feature that Mansa Musa and Askia the Great both shared in their leadership.
Devotion to Islam
Which Native American group formed the Iroquois League?
"The Five Nations" Cayuga, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, & Seneca
How did the works of Greek philosophers influence Roman society?
Foundation for Greek civilization/Democracy
How did trade routes contribute to the growth of these empires?
Allowed control & tax
Who was the inventor known for pioneering the printing press?
Gutenberg
Which leader is famous for describing an ideal society based on justice in "The Republic"?
Plato
What was the main belief that Native Americans shared regarding land ownership?
They believed land could not be privately owned, but belonged to the community as a whole.
What philosophical teachings did Aristotle emphasize?
Reason (clear and ordered thinking)
Name the three great West African kingdoms in order.
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Name one key feature of the Renaissance.
Love of art and education
Who was the West African ruler known for his pilgrimage to Mecca and the expansion of his empire?
Mansa Musa
What did Native Americans living in the Pacific Northwest carve on tall poles?
Totems What were they?
Who were three of the greatest Greek thinkers and what was their relationship with one another?
Socrates - Plato - Aristotle
What was the primary source of wealth and power for the West African empires?
salt & gold (trading)
What helped spread new ideas during the Renaissance?
printing press