Medieval World Final Exam Review

What is one way the king of Ghana preserved his power?

Why was Florence called “the cradle of the Renaissance?”

instrument measuring the position of the sun and other heavenly bodies

removal by force

Because of its location, what role did Ghana play in North African trade?

An independent state consisting of a city and its surrounding territory

What was one important function of the oral story telling tradition in Africa?

Which best describes the affect of Islam on the decorative arts of West Africa?

Many people were disappointed with the church because they thought the church was too

set of actions that is always performed the same way

Henry VIII wanted to break away from the Catholic church because

 ______________ was very important to Mayan their religious and cultural beliefs.

Italian city-states were governed by

money paid in exchange for the release of prisoners

Which of Africa’s climate zones is least populated?

the appearance of distance or depth on a flat surface

Which empire survived the longest?

What geographic factor contributed to Italy becoming wealthy?

Which of the following was one factor that led to the Renaissance?

a mechanical device used to lift

writing that uses pictures as symbols

Forced separation of one group from the rest of a community

What new type of economy developed during the Renaissance?

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the growth of trade and commerce?

According to the 3rd Pillar zakat, sharing with the needy makes wealth pure because

Mayans uses _______________ to create flat land on which they could farm.

Which of the following was not an explorer?

relating to earthly life rather than to religion.

Area of study focusing on the human life, culture; such as history or literature

How were Florence’s industries related to the city’s culture?

A person who supports the arts by supplying money for them.

an advanced school of music

A form of government in which people elect representatives to rule

Why did the Wangarans trade silently?

In the Renaissance and Age Of Reason, science explained natural occurrences by science. Before

What two factors lead to the growth of trans-Saharan trade?

Jihad means "to strive." Muslims are striving to

The crusades began as

The study of moral values and behavior.

A type of government ruled by a god or religious leader is a (n)

The empire of Ghana fell, in part, because of

What family ruled the city of Florence for a long time?

Which of the following factors increase trans-Saharan trade?

How often do Muslims fast?

What political unit contributed most to the development of the Renaissance?

The study of persuasive language.

Vegetation is cut away and burned to clear land

Which does NOT describe the affect of Islam on the religious practices of West Africa?

Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

A Jewish house of worship

Pray 5x's daily,  dress modestly, don't drink alcohol, eat pork, support charities means Islam

Where did Florentines (people from Florence) get ideas for the designs of their buildings?

Wrote, posted Theses on church in Wittenburg because he was outraged by selling indulgences.

How did the crusades affect Jews

Which activity was spread culture, technology, wealth, learning, disease throughout the world?

A judicial body established by Catholic Church to combat heresy 

Mayan ball game involving religious sacrifice

He studied geometry, engineering, anatomy so his artwork appeared realistic.

Prejudice towards Jews

celebrates the end of childhood, acceptance into adult community

What change made literature more popular during the Renaissance than it had been before?

A period of rebirth.  A great flowering of culture

What was one result of the invention of the printing press?