Ottoman Empire
Someone who practices Islam is called?
Muslim
In feudal Europe, a soldier is called a Knight. What is the term for a soldier in Feudal Japan?
Samurai
During the Renaissance, the ________ theory (that said the Earth was the center of the universe) was proven wrong.
Geocentric Theory
What is one tradition shared by many Polynesian groups is?
Tattoo, Carving, Dance
Who is famous for his laws of gravity, supposedly inspired by a falling apple?
Isaac Newton
What is the holy book of Islam?
Qu'ran
What is the code of conduct Knights live by?
Code of Chivalry
(Samurai = Bushido Code)
Who is famous for painting the Mona Lisa and several inventions in his journals?
Leonardo Da Vinci
Where is the Khmer Kingdom located (modern day country)?
Cambodia
Who wrote The Leviathan?
Thomas Hobbes
The highly trained soldiers that guarded the Sultan were known as what?
Janissaries
Who was the first king of the Holy Roman Empire?
Charlemagne
What is the artistic technique of using light and shadow to make paintings look more realistic? (literally translates too: light and dark)
Chiaroscuro
The Imjin War was fought between which countries?
Korea (Joseon Dynasty) & China vs. Japan
What 2 ideas were the main guiding principles of the Enlightenment?
Rational thought and Natural rights
Which are the two holiest cities for all Muslims?
Mecca = Kaaba
Medina = Where Muhammad started the 1st Muslim community
What are 2 names for the disease that plagues Europe during the medieval period?
Black Death, Black Plague, Bubonic Plague
Martin Luther is famous for beginning the _____, a religious revolution in Europe.
Reformation
It is believed that Polynesian explorers _______ found new islands to begin civilizations on.
Intentionally
Who studied milk and beer and found that bacteria causes the fermentation?
Louis Pasteur
The collection of wars fought between the Ottoman Empire and Europe of the "Holy Land" is known as what?
The Crusades
What was the role of the King (or emperor) in Medieval Europe & Japan
Not much- they were largely powerless when compared to the regional lords/Daimyo
Which city was the center of the Renaissance?
Florence, Italy
The Mongols protected and profited from what trade route that connected Asia and Europe?
The Silk Road
Which explorer is famous for his journal written during his stay in the Mongol Empire?
Marco Polo