Feudalism & the Middle Ages
According to feudalism, who would best complete the pyramid?
Knights)
What invention helped spread ideas quickly during the Renaissance?
The printing Press
What two goods were central to the economy of Mali and Songhai?
Gold and salt
Which empire captured Constantinople in 1453 and used gunpowder weapons?
Ottoman Empire
Why did Pope Urban II call for the Crusades?
Why did Pope Urban II call for the Crusades?
What was one of the results of the Black Death?
The end of the feudal system)
Who started the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
What impact did Admiral Zheng He's voyages have on trade?
Increased trade and cultural diffusion across South Asia.
What was the main reason for the expansion of the Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid empires?
Gunpowder technology
Which speaker in the Crusades debate represents a Muslim perspective?
"We must fight to keep control of Jerusalem."
How did the Magna Carta contribute to the decline of feudalism?
It limited the power of the king and gave more rights to the nobility.
What was humanism focused on during the Renaissance?
The potential of individuals to improve through education.
What conclusion can be drawn about trade in the Songhai Empire based on Ibn Battuta’s travels?
Trade caravans allowed Songhai to exchange valuable metals for goods.
Which empire ruled the Indian subcontinent and promoted cultural blending?
Mughal Empire
What was a major religious similarity between the Mughal, Ottoman, and Safavid empires?
They all practiced Islam.
What role did the Catholic Church play in medieval European politics
Secular rulers needed Church approval for legitimacy.
Why did Henry VIII break away from the Catholic Church?
He wanted a divorce, which the Pope refused to grant.
What was one reason China ended overseas exploration after Zheng He’s death?
The government decided to focus on internal affairs.
What was a major reason the Renaissance began in Italian city-states?
Their Mediterranean location encouraged trade.
What was one impact of the Protestant Reformation on England?
The king consolidated power by becoming head of the Church of England.
What economic change occurred in Europe during the Renaissance that was different from Feudalism?
The rise of wages and the decline of the manorial system.
How did the Protestant Reformation contribute to the rise of nation-states?
It challenged the absolute power of the Pope and led to national churches.
How did motivations for exploration impact global trade patterns?
Explorers pushed beyond previous trade routes, increasing global interaction.
How did the Mandate of Heaven in China compare to the Divine Right of Kings in France?
Both justified rulers' authority through religion.
How did movements like the Protestant Reformation contribute to the rise of nation-states?
They challenged the Pope's authority and led to independent national governments.