Medieval Europe
Why did the Church's power decline in the 1300s?
1. Criticism of papal corruption
2. The Black Death's impact on population
3. The Great Schism - multiple popes arguing over the "real" pope and where they must live
TRUE or FALSE: neo-Confucianism believes that the world is real and that it is not an illusion
True
Neo-Confucianism is reformed Confucianism meant to adapt to Buddhist thought in China
TRUE or FALSE: early African religious beliefs are dedicated to lineage and ancestral ties
True
TRUE or FALSE: Aztecs believed their gods controlled the weather and seasons
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: Machiavelli's The Prince emphasizes that human beings are not always motivated by self-interest
FALSE
Why was feudalism developed in Europe? What is its significance?
People needed local protection after the fall of the Western Roman Empire
The hierarchical system protected peasants, but also gave them no opportunities for class progression
Through military conquest, the Mongols expanded their empire under their leader named -
Genghis Khan
How did early African communities educate their children?
1. Dividing classes into age grades
2. Studying as apprentices
3. Special houses specifically for education
According to mythology, how did the Aztecs know where to build the city of Tenochtitlan?
An eagle perched on a cactus
What led the Catholic Church to need reform during the Renaissance?
Corrupt church leaders
Luther's concern was the selling of indulgences
During Medieval Europe, there was a special court with the authority to execute suspected heretics. What is the name of this court?
What is the reason Muslims have for treating Hindus more kindly after the Delhi Sultanate?
There are too many Hindus to convert
Ghana and Mali became major trading empires due to their
Location near a rich gold-producing area
What leads to the decline of the Maya society?
Historians are uncertain.
Some theories include hostile neighboring enemies, climate change, or natural disasters.
How does Humanism change education standards during the Renaissance?
Encouraging people to read the classics and revitalize European culture
Producing informed citizens
What was the economic consequences of the Black Death?
Workers become more valuable due to labor shortages
Their prices for work rise, and artisans earn more money
Why were Islamic invaders able to successfully control India?
Trade was expanded, and political disunity made Indian kingdoms easy to attack
What was the connection between art and religion in early Africa?
Most artwork used religious themes to explain natural phenomena or show connections to ancestors
List the three primary Protestant branches discussed that rise out of the Protestant Reformation
Bonus +100 points if you can name the Protestant branch that believes in separation of church and state!
Lutheranism
Calvinism
Anglicanism
Bonus: Anabaptists
Describe the causes and effects of the Hundred Years War
Causes: English invade French territory in hopes to become the French king
Effect: Unifies French and English kingdoms to support the war
England is exhausted and their economy is ruined
What caused the development of feudalism in Japan?
Local aristocrats gained power and land after the emperor's power was weakened
What factor contributes to the expansion of the Arab slave trade?
The Arabs needed workers for their mosques along the Mediterranean
What ethnic minority group struggled the most in Renaissance Europe?
The Jewish people