4th 9 Weeks Final Review

series of “holy wars” ordered by Pope Urban II; goal was to take Jerusalem for the Church

In 800s A.D., this medieval state of grew wealthy from river trade with Scandinavia/Byzantines

West African kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai built their economies on the trade of __ & __

Despite a changing focus on the individual, its power continued to grow during the Renaissance.

A more confident & secure Europe lead to the thriving of which 3 industries.

A philosophy that takes a view towards life that places value on individuals/society vs. church

Unlike the West African kingdoms, Axum practiced ________ as its main religion.

Italy's location and its ease of access made it the center of . . .

provided schools and hospitals to the public; monks taught valuable skills to the locals here

a plague that swept across Europe and Asia and killed millions of people

Settled in the swamps of central Mexico; warriors who practiced human sacrifice

most powerful organization of Middle Ages; led by Pope; controlled much of daily life

lived in the cliffs of the Southwest around Colorado; built houses called pueblos

Both Axum & Great Zimbabwe based their economies off the trade of ____ & _____.

lived in the Yucatan Peninsula in the dense rain forest; divided their lands into city-states

This city was the most famous during the Renaissance.

Important advances in _____ and discoveries in _________ were also made during the Renaissance.

inhabited the Andes Mountains of Peru; had a strong central government; capital: Machu Picchu

Mali and Songhai adopted this religion from the Arab traders to the North.

What Renaissance invention aided the spread of ideas?

combined faith with reason; led by the monk Thomas Aquinas; challenged some Church teachings

Oldest culture in Mesoamerica; built pyramids; farming and traded based economy

Ivan III would become known as _____, or emperor in Russian.

The Renaissance affected around ____________ of the people living during that period in time.

strengthened the idea that all people have rights; limited the power of government

East African traditions were based off this culture that settle along the coast.

Name the settlement the Slavs built in Russia despite being conquered by the Mongols.

The Renaissance was a time of renewed interest in the works of the ancient ______ & ______.

Increased desires for knowledge in Medieval Europe lead to the creation of its first ____ .

West African culture is based off of these people who migrated through the region circa 3000BC