World History Fall Semester Test 2022

A well known Italian Renaissance figure; Known for his painting, the Mona Lisa.

the crime of holding a belief that goes against established doctrine

sacred ritual of the Roman Catholic Church

Belief that started in India and said happiness can be achieved by the removal of one's desires

A widespread disease; typically refers to the bubonic plague which hit Europe in 14th century

social categories in Hinduism that determined a person's occupation and position in society

A period of intense artistic and intellectual activity, said to be a 'rebirth' of Greek culture

A government in which a small group of people have control of a country is a ___.

branch of Muslims that believe the community should select its own leadership

the lawmaking body of British government

A system in which nobles are gifted land in exchange for their loyalty to their king

the ruler of an Arabic tribe, chosen from one of the leading families by a council of elders

A period when Greek language and ideas spread to the non-Greek peoples of southwest Asia

An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea linking China with Roman Empire

Calvin's religious theory that God has already planned out a person's life.

An Italian painter; Famous works include the mural on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

Bones or other objects connected with saint; considered worthy of worship by the faithful.

A religion in China which emphasizes the removal from society and to become one with nature

minority branch of Islam; belief that only a descendant of Ali can be caliph.

movement that developed in northern Europe; combined classical and religious teachings

A Chinese philosophy that teaches a way to ensure a stable government and an orderly society

German printer who was the first in Europe to print using movable type

A series of holy wars undertaken by European Christians to free the Holy Land from Muslim rule.

Another name for church leaders, especially in Christian churches

The social classes in France

A religious practice in India, characterized by a belief in reincarnation

religious reformer who believed in predestination and a strict sense of morality for society

highly flammable Roman apartment blocks where poor people lived

He initiated an ambitious building program , including Hagia Sofia, as well as a new legal code

A pilgrimage to Mecca, performed as a duty by Muslims

In 1517, ___wrote 95 theses, or statements of belief attacking the church practices.

a painting done on wet plaster; commonly used in Europe during the Renaissance

geometric patterns repeated to completely cover a surface; common motif in Islamic art

Life in a religious community apart from secular society and adhering to obedience and poverty

Which of these is a city-state in ancient Greece?

A _ is a formation of soldiers carrying shields close together for defense.

A ruler who has complete power over a country

A system in which power lies with citizens who elect people to represent them or vote directly

hostility to or prejudice against Jews.

Code of conduct for knights during the Middle Ages

A form of government in which citizens rule directly; used in Athens during the Classical Era