Renaissance
During Middle Ages, what system was the society organized in
Feudalism
What was the symbol to look for when deciding where to settle?
Eagle on a cactus with a snake in it's mouth
How was the Aztec worldview mainly controlled? (WHO)
Aztec Gods
Who was the leader of the Spanish Army?
Hernan Cortés
Japan's isolated geography forced to them to be very ...
Self-Sufficient
What was the Renaissance known for? (2)
Art and new ideas
Who is at the top of the hierarchy in Aztec society?
Emperor
How did 'BELIEFS' play a role with the Spanish's worldview?
They wanted to convert as many people as possible to Christianity
What ultimately led the Spanish to conquer the Aztecs?
Disease... (Smallpox)
What were the Japense Gods called?
Kami
Where did the Silk Road begin? AND name one other main country it went through.
Began in China, Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, India
When the Aztecs conquered other nations they made them pay
tribute (valuable gifts/taxes)
What are the 7 Worldview Icons?
Beliefs, Geography, Time, Knowledge, Values, Economy, Society,
What was the purpose of the Spanish Inquisition?
To unite Spain under one religion... convert or be exiled
Why were Ducth Scholars allowed to remain in Japan?
They were not interested in trade, and they could educate on Medicine and Language
Which countries are largely a part of Renaissance?
Italy, Germany, Britain, France, Portugal, Spain
This class in the hiearchy were the richest and also acted as spies
Merchants
Similary among Ainu and Indigenous Peoples of Canada are the belief in nature's elements of
Fire, Wind, Water, Air
What were the 4 main reasons Spain was interested in the 'New World'
God (Christianity), Gold, Glory, Geography
Fuedal System during Edo period was (top 5)
Emperor - Shogun
Samurai
Peasants
Artisans
Merchants
Humanism believes that who should NOT control education and government?
What mistake did Montezuma make with the Spanish?
Letting them in so easily, after hearing how other places were taken over
Which of the worldview elements is most directly related to the expansion of resources?
Geography
What were the 5 steps in the conquisadors formula?
1. An expedition would set out from a recent colony.
2. try to meet peace- fully with the first groups of Indigenous people they encountered.
3. The Spanish would invite the leader of that powerful group to a meeting to exchange gifts. Then the Spanish would seize the leader and threaten to kill him unless his followers obeyed their orders.
4. If they did have to fight,the Spanish would try to do so on open ground.
5. The leader of the expedition would remain as governor of the new colony and his second-in-command would organize the next expedition.
What were the 5 terms of the Expulsion Laws?
- All Christian missionaries and foreign traders were forced to leave Japan. Newcomers were no longer allowed to enter.
- The Japanese were not allowed to go abroad.
- Ships large enough to make long voyages could no longer be built and existing ones were destroyed.
- Japanese who were out of the country were forbidden to return.
- Most foreign objects were forbidden. All foreign books containing a Christian message were banned; scientific books were forbidden.