Age of Exploration
This man sailed West to get East
Christopher Columbus
This is the meaning of the term "Renaissance"
"Rebirth"
This man sparked a religious schism when he famously nailed his "95 Thesis" to the church door.
Martin Luther
Where was the Mongol Empire in the world?
From Ukraine to China to North India (Asia is an acceptable answer)
Name the three Muslim Land-Based Empires
Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal
This man was the first to sail AROUND the tip of Africa
Vasco da Gama
This time period kicked off in this European city.
Florence
This church was a major power in Europe before, during and after this time period.
The Catholic Church
This was the leader who would unify the Mongol tribes.
Ghengis (Chiggis) Khan
All of the Muslim Empires had a nickname- the ______ Empires.
"Gunpowder"
This was the first begin the Age of Exploration- eventually setting up a trade empire
Portugal
Known for his marble sculptures and painting the Sistine Chapel ceiling this artist helped define art in the era.
Michaelangelo
This invention helped spread ideas- some say it is the most important invention in human history.
The Gutenberg Printing Press
The Mongols were unable to conquer this country in East Asia- despite two attempts to do so. They were defeated by a "Divine Wind" before they could reach the Samurai warriors.
Japan
Known for following more conservative Sunni Islam this group was located in modern day Iran/Persia and did not allow for non-Muslims in their society.
The Safavids
Spain
Name this Renaissance cultural movement which turned away from medieval scholasticism and revived interest in ancient Greek and Roman thought or "the Classics"
Humanism
What was Martin Luther's main problem with the Catholic Church?
The selling of indulgences (forgiveness of sins for money)
The Mongols utilized this technology to wage bloody, fierce warfare.
Bow and arrow on horseback
This Muslim group was in modern day Anatolia/Turkey and held significant sway over international trade and the Silk Road.
The Ottoman Empire
Columbus may have sailed the ocean blue in 1492, but it was anything but easy for this group once he arrived- 90% of whom died of disease.
This family helped shape the Renaissance through it's power and influence over banking.
The Medici Family
This group came out of the Reformation as a result of Martin Luther's arguments against the Church. It would end up splitting into hundreds of groups- the name deriving from the term "To Protest".
Protestants
The Mongols practiced this form of religion- worshipping the animals and land spirits.
Animism or Shamanism
This "Wonder of the World" was created by Shah Jahan for his wife- who ended up entombed within it.
The Taj Mahal