Midterm Review - Part 1

Why did European diets not contain corn or potatoes during the Middle Ages? (#18)

What did Egyptian pharaohs build to show their power and wealth? (#5)

What was the result of the Black Death? (#24)

What made Rome a republic? (#12)

Interest in what cultures was revived during the Renaissance? (#30)

Why did the Atlantic Slave Trade increase during the 1700s? (#43)

What is the Middle Passage (#43)

The quote, "Kings sit upon God's throne and rule according to God's law," refers to... (#45)

What was the long term effect of the Crusades in Europe? (#25)

Why did Athens and Sparta develop different political systems? (#10)

Why is the Neolithic Revolution a turning point in history? (#1)

During the Renaissance, learning shifted from the church to (#30)

Why were slaves important to Latin America? (#42c)

How did Italian merchants gain wealth during the Renaissance? (#33)

What killed many natives in America as a result of their interactions with Europeans? (#42b)

What was the first book printed by Gutenberg? (#28)

The Protestant Reformation in England strengthened the power of (#38)

Why is the year 1492 considered a turning point in history? (#40)

What Renaissance development contributed most to the Reformation? (#30)

What Renaissance influence was still evidenced in the 20th Century? (#34)

During what period was more emphasis placed on human potential and achievement? (#34)

Which of the following religions is most similar to Hinduism? (#9)

What do Islam, Christianity and Judaism NOT have in common? (#6)

How are Renaissance and Medieval art different? (#27)

What is polytheism? (#2)

Which of the following events occurred FIRST? (#35)

What was Luther's main intent in writing the 95 Theses? (#35)

Which civilization is credited with the Hagia Sophia, Justinian Code of Law, and Icons. (#16)

After the fall of Rome, what did the Eastern part of the Roman Empire become? (#13)

How did the Byzantine Empire influence Russia? (#17)

Which of the following is a major characteristic of Renaissance art? (#27)

Why was Magellan's voyage a turning point in history? (#41)

What did Luther hope for when writing the 95 Theses? (#35)

The type of government when all eligible citizens have the right to vote. (#15)