Technology
Which Empire created the first form of a mail carrier system and passports.
The Mongol Empire
What is Feudalism?
The medieval system of rulers and vassals who give their land to lord who would then collect taxes and aid the rulers in times of need.
Who invented gunpowder
The Chinese
The term “samurai” describes men in feudal Japan who were most like the men in feudal Europe known as
Knights
Where did the Renaissance start?
In Florence, Italy
Why would rulers use religion to legitimize their claim to power?
Because institutions like the Church benefited from such alliances and even if people did not have faith in their ruler, they could be swayed by their religion
Which invention was critical to the spread of information and ideas and majorly impacted the Protestant Reformation?
The printing press
How did the Black Death lead to increased workers protections, rights, and pay?
What technology did the Aztecs create or improve?
Chinampas, Aqueducts, Calendars
Give an accurate comparison of the political systems in western Europe and China during the time period 1000—1300
Western Europe developed multiple monarchies, while China maintained a single empire.