Midterm Review World Studies by T Miller

Who invented the printing press?

What city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance due to wealthy banking families?

Who called for aid to the eastern Christians after Muslim expansion threatened Constantinople?

Which South African Kingdom was responsible for the creation of this large stone palace?

What might cause a feudal king to give land to a noble in medieval Europe?

What ancient civilization's government of democracy influenced the type of government used in the U.S. today?

How did the fall of Rome lead to feudalism

Which ancient city was founded on the banks of the Tiber River?

Complete the Chart.

What is the name of the desert that separates Northern Africa from the plains and grasslands of West Africa?

Who began his conquest by first conquering the Persians to the east of his homeland, Macedonia?

The people of ancient China used what belief to justify the removal of an existing Dynasty and installing a new one?

Which Babylonian king wrote a code of laws that dealt with "class based" criminal justice in Sumeria/Mesopotamia?

Which of the following was not a cause of the fall of Rome?

Muslims believe that Muhammad is the last _____ in a long line including Abraham and Jesus?

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel shown here?

Which of the following is studied to learn about pre-Neolithic Revolution people?

What 207 year period of Roman history is known as a time of Roman Peace?

What type of government was developed in Rome that was similar to the democracy of Greece?

What country pictured was the trade leader during the Renaissance?

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all can be categorized as what?

Alexander the Great spread a mix of Greek, Egyptian, and Persian culture called what?

What is the gift of land called that a noble might give to his vassal?

Which Spanish Conquistador conquered the Aztec Civilization of Mesoamerica?

Which of these resulted from the hajj of Mali's King, Mansa Musa?

What African Kingdom controlled the Gold/Salt trade in Western Africa?

What is the name of the invention by the German woodworker named Johannes Gutenberg that enabled the spread of info?

When did the Black Death take place?

What is a common characteristic in ancient India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia?

What were the 4 main roles Feudalism Pyramid?

What is the name given to those who follow the religion of Islam?

Islam spread rapidly to West Africa primarily through

Which banking family was a major patron of the arts during the Italian Renaissance?

Which of the following individuals is considered the founder of the Christian faith?

Which of the following was also "traded" along the silk road besides resources and products?

According to the Mandate of Heaven, a new dynasty would begin if the emperor lost what characteristic?

Which is an effect of the Black Death (bubonic plague)

What answer best describes the effects of the printing press?

Archeologists know what about Egyptians because of the practice of mummification?

What was limited by the Magna Carta?

What Roman Emperor converted to Christianity and aided in the spread of the religion?

What was the technological invention created by Gutenberg that helped spread the Renaissance?

Who is going to study their study guide so they can succeed on the Final?

The person pictured was responsible for ending Rome's Republic when he was crowned emperor?

Hellenistic culture that emerged after Alexander's conquests is

Which of the following means a belief in many gods?

Where did the religion of Islam begin?