Montesquieu believed in “separation of powers” in government. What does that mean?
No one part of the government should have too much power
Which pillar of Islam is something Muslims need to do 5 times per day?
Pray facing Mecca
Korea and other parts of East Asia believed in Buddhism. What are some of the main ideas of Buddhism?
Life is suffering, Meditation and peaceful life are important
What's a Fine and what kind of crime could you get that for?
A sum of Money paid to the lord for a minor crime but you had to be rich to afford this!
What's a matrilineal society?
How many of my knees have gotten surgery?
1 (left knee)
What was Teotihuacan?
An early city state for the Aztecs that was a major trade network, called the city of the gods
Which religion did Spain force onto others?
Catholicism
Who had the least power during the colonial era?
First government system in Greece before they became a democracy
Monarchy
In the Ottoman Empire, what was the role of the Sultan?
An Islamic leader who ensured that justice was served
Name a reason the Mongols invaded new territories
Grass wasn't growing (needed resources), and trade was lost with China / Muslim Empires
What's a Tithe?
Peasants who work on a manor pay a tax to the church
What type of states were found in the Swahili region of East Africa?
City States
Like 6 weeks
What type of construction did the Aztecs copy from the Mayans? (The Mayans existed much earlier than the Aztecs)
Pyramids
When Spain was purified, who did they kick out?
Jews and Muslims
What was the Grito of Dolores (something done by Miguel Hidalgo)
Miguel Hidalgo was a priest who started the Mexican independence movement against Spain
Religion that relies upon the Ten Commandments as the main source of its moral code
Judaism AND Christianity
In the Ottoman empire, what was the Millet System?
A way to give non-muslims limited power over their own affairs
Name two scientific innovations during the Tang and Song Dynasties
Moveable type, Gunpowder, Compass, new Farming techniques
Who in the Middle Ages did not have much money but controlled lots of land?
The Lords!
What's the name for Old wealthy and respected people who played music and told stories
a Griot
How did I get a concussion?
I bonked heads with someone (they bonked with me)
Describe Mayan Trade (who did they trade with and what did they trade?)
Mayan cities traded with each other things like slaves, salt, honey, feathers, beans
Which factors weakened the Spanish empire?
They fought too many wars which caused them to lose money (it also caused inflation)
Who controlled Haiti before their rebellion?
The French
a government where citizens themselves actively rule and make laws, such as in ancient Greece
Direct Democracy (sortition)
What pillar of islam demonstrates that spiritual needs outweigh physical needs during Ramadan?
Fasting
In Tang and Song China, who were the Gentry?
Important government workers who often lived in cities and had power. Basically like their nobles or aristocrats
What is Shame? (Describe it)
A punishment for lying or being drunk. You were placed in the stocks and people would shame you by throwing rotten vegetables at you
What was the predominant religion in Aksum before it was invaded and collapsed?
It was a Christian empire which was eventually invaded and destroyed by Muslim (Islamic) forces
How many times have I broken my hand?
Twice (that I know of).
What were Mayan calendars based on?
The sun and astrology
How did Peter get the nobles to modernize their style (shave their beards?)
By taxing them
Who was Toussaint L'Ouverture?
The leader of the Haitian rebellion
In the Ottoman Empire, who were the Janissaries?
elite soldiers in Turkey, often made up of Christian boys who converted to Islam.
Who were the Shogun in Japan?
Military generals of the Emperor's army, the most powerful people in Japan!
What would be the punishmnent for treason (betraying your country) or for witchcraft?
Hung (Death)
What was Aksum's response to attacks on their coast city of Adulis?
They moved their capital into a safer place in the mountains
How many stitches are the most I've gotten
7 (ran into a tree, on my leg)
What is a Quipu
A quipu is a grouping of strings and knots used to measure numbers and keep track of things. Inca did not have a written language so they used Quipus to record things
Why did Russia want to conquer territory to the west and south?
To get a warm water port (the ports in Russia were frozen)
Which racial group had the most power during the colonial Era?
The Peninsulares (Europeans)
Who were the Plebians in ancient Rome?
The poor / working people
What pillar of Islam means a responsibility to support those who are less fortunate than oneself
alms giving
Why did the Mongols use stirrups?
A place you put your feet while riding a horse, made the mongols better archers / fighters
Who owned about 1/3 of all the land in Europe at this time?
The Church
The Songhai empire existed in West Africa. What resource did they control?
Gold! They secured the gold with their strong military. They also controlled Salt
How long was a tick behind my ear?

About 10 days
What's the vertical economy of the Incas?
Families had some farms high in the mountains and then walked a few days on foot to the selva (jungle) to also farm down there.
Who did Louis allow to live with him at the palace of Versailles?
The French nobles
Who were the Creoles or Criollos?
Europeans who were born in the Americas