Americas & Africa
Name two of the three African empires we learned about
Mali, Ghana, Songhai
Which continent was most heavily impacted by the Black Death?
Europe
What was the name of the popular trade route that connected Asia to Europe?
Silk Road
First explorer to circumnavigate the globe - proving the Earth is round and not flat
Ferdinand Magellan
Which two continents are bordered by the Indian Ocean
Africa and Asia
How did the Aztecs initially view Hernan Cortes
They believed he was a God
Who painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling and who painted the Mona Lisa?
match the artist to their artwork
Michelangelo = SC
Leonardo Da'vinci = ML
What ancient, non-theistic religion was practiced in China, and is still prominent today?
Buddhism
He believed buying pardons from Catholic Church gave people a false sense of forgiveness
Martin Luther
Name the two things the Dutch East India Company used to assert control over trade routes & control markets
- trade agreements
- military force
What two advantages did the Spanish have to conquer the Aztecs?
horses
firearms
What impact did the Black Plague have on the Catholic Church?
large loss of leaders and followers lead to weakening it's influence
What were two reasons why people started choosing maritime trade over Silk Road?
- avoid taxes
- avoiding conflict/being attacked
This explorer discovered a maritime route from Europe to India
Vasco da Gama
Which global trade system included:
Maize/corn from Europe
Slaves from Africa
The spread of smallpox
Columbian Exchange
The Aztecs and Mayans were located in modern day ___________ (what region/continent)
Mexico & Central America
What were the two main focuses of Niccolo Machiavelli's writings?
Political Realism
Power
During which Chinese empire did the Chinese people begin to focus inward and keep more to themselves (isolationism)?
Ming Dynasty
Describe the Middle passage - at least 2 pieces of info from class
inhumane conditions, crowded, carried captured slaves, part of Triangle trade
Which civilization/region is known for using advanced technology to build complex structures/buildings
Latin America
What was major contributions from Mayan empire?
Complex writing
Using astronomy to track days / create calendar
She funded Columbus' expedition which led to the discovery of America. What was her name AND which country was she from?
Queen Isabella
Spain
Which empire/dynasty?
- Civil service exams were used
- Admiral Zheng establish trade connections
- Overthrew previous dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Name the 4 TMNT who were all names after Renaissance artists AND which country were the artists from?
Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello
Italy
What was the goal of the British East India Company?
Securing wealth and power through trade and politics