Medieval Europe
African Kingdoms
Civilizations of the N. America
Aztec and Inca
Renaissance
100

why did the nobles became angry with King John.

3 reasons

King John tries to limit the power of the nobles. 

King John makes the people pay higher taxes. 

King John takes lands away from the people.

100

Social Structure of Ghana

King

Farmers, Craftspeople, Traders

Enslaved People

100

Why were bison important to indigenous people?

Bison were a major source of material for people of the Plains.

They used its meat for food, hides for clothing and shelter, and bones for tools.

100

how did roads and routes support the Inca Empire?

by allowing for easy movement of armies and merchants

by helping government officials send messages to each other

100

How did universities contribute to the development of the Renaissance?

Universities are places where ideas are taught and shared. During the Renaissance, every ruler and government wanted a university of their own. As more people went to universities, ideas spread.

200

Which words best describe the political and social systems in England during the reign of King John?

feudalism AND monarchy

200

Social Structure of Songhai

 

King/Nobility (family of royalty, government officials, artisans, and clergy)

Soldiers, Traders, Merchants

Farmers, Craftspeople

Enslaved People

prisoners of war and criminals

200

Explain the effects of geographic features on Indigenous North American cultures including clothing, housing, and agriculture.

they used natural resources around them to build shelters, grow food, hunt, fish, and provide clothing.

200

how did the agricultural practices of the Inca, Aztec, and Mississippians influence their development?

It allowed them to produce surpluses of food that could feed large populations.

200

On what points did Martin Luther disagree with the Church?

Martin Luther disagreed with the sale of indulgences. He also believed that salvation could be achieved through faith alone and that religious questions could be settled by looking to the Bible.

300

explain the role of monks and monasteries during the Middle Ages?

They provided religious education to the community. 

They copied manuscripts to preserve important beliefs.

300

Social Structure of Mali 

Ruling Class (Warriors, traders, clergy)

Specialist

Enslaved people

300

What building materials were available to the Native people who lived around the Great Lakes? What kinds of houses did they build?

The people who lived around the Great Lakes built wigwams using

forest materials including wood, reeds, and bark.

300

describe the culture of the Aztec civilization

They built religious structures to honor their gods.

300

What do the 95 theses reveal about how the Reformation began?

It shows that people like Luther were willing to directly question the Catholic Church. The theses argue that the Church had gotten between the people and God and that it was motivated by worldly greed. This questioning and these arguments convinced supporters of the Reformation to criticize and break with the Church.

400

describe Charlemagne’s influence on medieval Europe

He conquered much of western Europe and established the Holy Roman Empire.

400

What is the significance of the Tomb of Askia Muhammad

The Tomb of Askia is significant because it has lasted for hundreds of years. It also represents the coming together of many traditions and belief systems that occurred as a result of trans-Saharan trade.

400

What do most of the festivals of the Northeast peoples have in common?

The seven teachings that guide the Ojibwe are wisdom, love, respect, bravery, truth, humility, and honesty.

400

Which mountain range ran through the middle of the Inca Empire?

Andes Mountains

400

How did the Scientific Revolution build on the changes of the Protestant Reformation?

The Protestant Reformation questioned the authority of the Catholic Church, and this made people start thinking differently. It encouraged them to question things and make up their own minds about what they believed. This new way of thinking also influenced the way people looked at science. Scientists started to rely on what they could see and measure to learn about the world around them and reject the viewpoints of authorities from the Middle Ages.

500

Which phrase best describes the purpose of the Magna Carta?

to protect the rights of nobles against an unjust king

500

Why was Mali's acceptance of Islam important?

The willingness of Mali to accept Islam increased trade. It also led to the development of universities and elite military forces.

500

Why did some Plains tribes live in tepees while others lived in earth lodges?

Nomadic people lived in tepees because they were easy to assemble and disassemble and easy to move. People who lived in permanent villages did not need homes that were easy to move, so they built earth lodges that gave better protection against the weather. 

500

Who was the Sapa Inca? Why was he important?

The Sapa Inca  was the emperor and held absolute power. He was important because they believed him to be the Sun god

500

How did the Scientific Revolution change the world?

The Scientific Revolution brought advancements in medicine, which improved people's quality of life. New technologies allowed scientists to study more of the world, from tiny particles to huge galaxies. It also encouraged people to think differently about their beliefs and the structure of society.