Unit 1
Where is the modern day location of Mesopotamia
Iraq
How did Islamic religion begin
Muhammed was visited by an angel in a cave near Mecca
From the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci
It directly combatted what the church taught
What Greek ruler conquered 8 countries
Alexander the great
What is the belief in one god?
Polytheism
What was the significance of Ghengis Khan
Unifying the Mongolian step and the germanic tribes
What three places are involved in the Triangular trade
Europe, Americas, Africa
He was regarded as a hero
Who started the Islamic religion
The Prophet muhammed
Leader who is in control of government and religion
Theocracy
The Christians want to reclaim the holy land from the Muslims
Why is it important for citizens to have habeus corpus
So they are entitled to a trial
What is a benefit of having an absolute ruler
They can make descisions without needing the confirmation of legislature
Who stole credit for discovering the americas
Christopher columbus
What form of government were the Greeks famous for creating
Direct Democracy
What was the effect of the crusades
To boost trade with the middle east
What is one reason for Africans being used as slaves
They were immune to European diseases
What is a downside to having an absolute ruler
Who started and lead to reign of terror
Maxemillion Robbespierre
How did christianity spread throughout Rome
The apostles traveling
What were the causes of the Bubonic plague
Fleas on rodents and poor sanitation
What did conquistadors do to the native americans
enlaved them and took their land
Where were slaves kept before being sent to the americas
A Slave castle
Who was the king before the reign of terror
King Louis XVI