Age of Exploration
What are the three G's of why people would explore the world?
God
Gold
Glory
What was the name given to Suleiman because of his rule?
The Magnificent
What is a dynasty?
A series of rulers from the same family
What did Martin Luther post to the church door?
95 Theses
Who was the Emperor of the Aztec Empire?
Montezuma
Name 3 reasons why Europeans wanted to establish trading posts and mini-civilizations in Africa/India
1). They wanted to establish trading posts here to make more money
2). They could spread Christianity
3). Closer proximity to countries to not risk traveling all the way from Spain
4). They would would get spices/other materials to go back to Europe to sell them for great profits.
How many continents did the Ottoman Empire expand to? What were they?
3; Africa, Asia, Europe
List the last 3 emperors before the Republic of China became a thing in backwards order
1). Qing
2). Ming
3). Yuan (Mongols)
What was the name of the church King Henry VIII created to divorce his wife?
Church of England; Anglican Church
What were the floating gardens called that were used in the Aztec Empire?
Chinampas
List 3 long term results of the Columbian Exchange (not physical items like food/animals)
1). Spread of Disease
2). Spread of cultures
3). Ideas and technologies were shared
4). Voluntary migration of peoples across the world
5). Forced migration of people to the Americas (slavery)
What was the system used by the Ottomans that helped people feel more welcomed into the Empire? Explain the system.
Millet System- Each millet (community) was able to maintain its own religion as long as it abides by Ottoman law.
What was the name of the final Chinese Emperor? SPELLED CORRECTLY
Puyi
What are the two main protestant religions we learned about in class?
Calvinism
What is the name of the man who conquered the Aztec Empire? First AND last name
Hernan Cortes
Provide definitions to two of the three terms:
Mercantalism
Capitalism
Joint-Stock Companies
Mercantalism: A country's power depends on wealth
Capitalism: Economic system based on private ownership of goods/private wealth
Joint-Stock companies: People put a little money into a "project" like global explorations. If the project succeeds they get money out of it and if it fails they lose their small amount of cash
Explain at least 2 reasons why the Ottoman Empire fell.
1). Political instability: After the death of Suleiman, Ottoman rulers proved to be ineffective rulers with several palace revolts occuring, showing a clear sign of leadership
2). Geography: Istanbul was surrounded by natural barriers. Made going to the capital difficult and spent too much time/money on resources
3). Technology: Inefficient advancements in technology/did not catch up to Europe
4). Religious rivals surrounded the empire (Shi'a Muslims to the East, Christians to the West)
Tell me the four aspects of the Dynastic Cycle?
1). New Dynasty arises and everything is great
2). Time goes by and it becomes an Old Dynasty
3). Mandate of Heaven happens and there things go wrong such as: natural disasters, rebellions, famine, etc.
4). Dynasty falls, new one emerges
Birth order of King Henry VIII's children, order of succession, and their religions
Birth order: Mary, Elizabeth, Edward
Succession: Edward, Mary, Elizabeth
Religions: Edward- Protestant. Mary- Catholic. Elizabeth- Protestant
What is the capital of the Aztec Empire? SPELL CORRECTLY
Tenochtitlan
What is the name of the man who was the FIRST to travel from Portugal to India
Vasco da Gama
Besides the Magnificent, what was the other name given to Suleiman?
The Lawgiver
What was the name of the man who led the Chinese Revolution?
Sun-Yat Sen
Name King Henry VIII's 6 wives in no order
Catherine, Catherine, Catherine, Anne, Anne, and Jane
What modern-day countries are the Incan and Aztec empires in?
Aztec- Mexico