World History Fall Semester Test 2022

A religion in China which emphasizes the removal from society and to become one with nature

A period when Greek language and ideas spread to the non-Greek peoples of southwest Asia

highly flammable Roman apartment blocks where poor people lived

An Italian painter; Famous works include the mural on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

the ruler of an Arabic tribe, chosen from one of the leading families by a council of elders

geometric patterns repeated to completely cover a surface; common motif in Islamic art

hostility to or prejudice against Jews.

sacred ritual of the Roman Catholic Church

He initiated an ambitious building program , including Hagia Sofia, as well as a new legal code

a painting done on wet plaster; commonly used in Europe during the Renaissance

German printer who was the first in Europe to print using movable type

A system in which power lies with citizens who elect people to represent them or vote directly

A widespread disease; typically refers to the bubonic plague which hit Europe in 14th century

Which of these is a city-state in ancient Greece?

A Chinese philosophy that teaches a way to ensure a stable government and an orderly society

A ruler who has complete power over a country

A _ is a formation of soldiers carrying shields close together for defense.

Life in a religious community apart from secular society and adhering to obedience and poverty

A pilgrimage to Mecca, performed as a duty by Muslims

the crime of holding a belief that goes against established doctrine

social categories in Hinduism that determined a person's occupation and position in society

An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea linking China with Roman Empire

minority branch of Islam; belief that only a descendant of Ali can be caliph.

movement that developed in northern Europe; combined classical and religious teachings

In 1517, ___wrote 95 theses, or statements of belief attacking the church practices.

Bones or other objects connected with saint; considered worthy of worship by the faithful.

A series of holy wars undertaken by European Christians to free the Holy Land from Muslim rule.

Code of conduct for knights during the Middle Ages

A religious practice in India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation

the lawmaking body of British government

A government in which a small group of people have control of a country is a ___.

Calvin's religious theory that God has already planned out a person's life.

branch of Muslims that believe the community should select its own leadership

A period of intense artistic and intellectual activity, said to be a 'rebirth' of Greek culture

Another name for church leaders, especially in Christian churches

The social classes in France

A form of government in which citizens rule directly; used in Athens during the Classical Era

Belief that started in India and said happiness can be achieved by the removal of one's desires

religious reformer who believed in predestination and a strict sense of morality for society

A well known Italian Renaissance figure; Known for his painting, the Mona Lisa.

A system in which nobles are gifted land in exchange for their loyalty to their king