World Civ Semester One Final

This explorer made 4 trips across the Atlantic thinking he had landed in the East Indies, when he was in the Caribbean

A series of trade routes linking Africa, Europe and the Americas

A nobleman who was an armored horseman was a

Scandinavian explorers and invaders known for their terrifying raids

The foundation of early Roman law that stated the rights and duties of Roman citizens

Erupted across Germany and rebels demanded an end of serfdom. As many as 100,000 were killed & thousands more homeless.

Vigorous reform within the Catholic Church that sought to address the issues and corruption. Response to Reformation

Series of religious wars fought to gain control of the Holy Land

This person proposed a heliocentric, or sun-centered, model of the universe- was rejected bc it went against the Church

Small group of wealthy elite

Which of the following best describes the term "humanities"?

One who suffers persecution and death for their religion

The Renaissance era was a time of

Martin Luther's arguments against indulgences that were posted on the door of a Church are known as

This term has come to describe an ideal society with the assumption that such a thing is not really possible

The Peloponnesian War was fought between

In this battle Greeks held their ground in a small pass between the sea & cliffs were outnumbered & a shepherd betrayed

The Greeks enemy in the Persian Wars was whom?

A person who draws or produces maps

The Renaissance begins in what prosperous Italian city?

This person reported to Spain the evils of the Encomienda system and urged colonists to import workers from Africa

During the Middle Ages much of medieval Europe was run by this political and social system

At the heart of the Renaissance was a new emphasis on

This forbade the priests from giving the sacraments to a particular group of people

This document makes up part of the English Constitution- granted liberties & rights to nobles signed by King John

Vasco da Gama reached this country 10 months after taking four ships around the Cape of Good Hope

System that gave the Spanish the right to demand labor or tribute from the American Indians is known as

A knight's code of honor

Another common name for peasants during the Middle Ages

A German cartographer named the "Americas" after this explorer based on his description of his voyage.

Idea that God had long ago decided who will achieve salvation

The widespread transfer of plants, animals, precious metals, commodities, culture, human populations, technology etc

ruler with complete control over the government

The term for a major city or town and its surrounding countryside

The name of the common people of Rome

A form of government in which people choose their own officials

Renaissance writer who wrote 37 plays and who created more than 1700 words in the English language

When he became the first emperor of Rome he was given the name Augustus

A large agricultural estate where peasants worked the land was called a

Took control of the throne at age 20, conquered much of Asia, Darius III was his main enemy

The period between the classical age and the modern era is known as the

Developed the printing press in Europe and first printed a complete version of the Christian Bible

Someone who speaks out against or denies basic Church doctrine is known as a

One of the most famous battles in English history- William of Normandy defeated Harold of Wessex for English throne

The greatest cause of decline in American Indian population was

This was the treaty between Spain and Portugal setting the trade boundaries for both countries.

The first permanent European settlement in Africa

Developed the basis for calculus and laws of motion that makes him one of the most influential scientists of all time

Probably the greatest of Frankish kings, during his reign he emphasized education, he was crowned Emperor of the Romans

Genius inventor who sketched plans for flying machines and boats- "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper" are well known works

Establishing control over foreign lands

Began with Henry VIII's break from the Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of the Church of England

Merchant capitalist distributed raw wool to peasants who spun the wool into thread then wove it into cloth

What disease killed nearly one-third of Europe's population during the Middle Ages?

Hernan Cortes conquered this American Indian tribe located in Mexico

Leader of the English during the Third Crusade. Reached a truce and signed a peace treaty with Turkish leader Saladin

A vassal was someone who received a

How many years of peace was Pax Romana?

The name of the Aztec's capital which was located where current day Mexico City is.

The religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus

This explorer was after the massive amount of gold that the Incan civilization had

hereditary ruler

Period of time from Alexander's death until 31 B.C. when Greek culture flourished

Which of the following was NOT one of the goals of Prince Henry of Portugal?

Long-lasting war between English and French that began when England's Edward III claimed the French throne. England lost

New understanding about the physical world became part of what is known as the ___________________ _____________________

Roman landholding upper class that formed the Senate

Search for heretics- sought to eliminate heresy by seeking out and punishing heretics

Taught that God was all-powerful and that humans were by nature sinful. Believed in predestination

The name for workers that were forced to work for a landlord in order to pay off debt

Separate quarters of cities that Jews were forced to live in are called

Land grant passing from father to son

In this battle the Greeks used the terrain to their advantage & used the pincer technique

An armed ship owned &officered by private individuals holding a government commission and authorized for use in war

Economic system that operated during the Middle Ages

The name for Spanish conquerors

Works from this figure include "Pieta" & "David"- worked as a painter on curved ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

The sea journey undertaken by slave ships from West Africa to the West Indies, roughly 20% die on the trip

Broke with the Catholic Church in England so that he could divorce his wife and produce a male heir. Had six wives

Ruler of Rome, member of the First Triumvirate, forced senate to make him dictator for life, was assassinated