CFE Review World History PART II

With Muslim control of the western half of the Silk Road by mid-8th century, long-distance trade expanded...

It brought political modernization to the West, in terms of introducing democratic values 

Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin asserted total control over the lives of their citizens, prohibiting opposition in any form

These ancient civilizations of South America go back more than 5000 years, each rich in culture & innovation.

Consisting of various sets of laws and legal interpretations, helping to standardize laws across the Roman Empire 

All of the following are characteristics of the Middle Ages, except:

Johannes Gutenberg's invention revolutionized society, spreading ideas and increasing literacy

This seafaring led nation led the way in the search for a route to Asia by sailing south around Africa.

A philosophy that stresses an individual's dignity and worth and capacity for self-realization through reason

This marked the beginning of the Dark Ages in Europe, characterized by economic, intellectual, cultural decline.. 

1054: The breakup of the Christian church into two divisions, Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox.

A very powerful institution of the medieval period, holding power even over kings and queens

France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and, to a lesser extent, China...

This is the sacred Jewish text, which encompasses the first 5 books of the Christian Bible

alliances, imperialism, militarism, and nationalism were the main causes of:

At its greatest extent, covered much of the land surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, from Spain to Syria

Their paintings of the Mona Lisa & Sistine Chapel both worshiped the human form, indicative of Renaissance art